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==Intro== | ==Intro== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character, Marius!Marius von Hagen, Vyn!Vyn Richter | |characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character, Marius!Marius von Hagen, Vyn!Vyn Richter | ||
|scriptHeader=Detective Agency | |scriptHeader=Detective Agency | ||
|script= | |script=The autumn sun is shining into Luke's detective office, but you don't feel warm at all. | ||
The autumn sun is shining into Luke's detective office, but you don't feel warm at all. | |||
Luke frowns at your side as the two of you scrutinize the item in his hand... | Luke frowns at your side as the two of you scrutinize the item in his hand... | ||
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{{SL|Luke|This threat-laden contract is definitely more convoluted than we know.}}}} | {{SL|Luke|This threat-laden contract is definitely more convoluted than we know.}}}} | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character, Marius!Marius von Hagen, Vyn!Vyn Richter,DAVIS!DAVIS | |||
|scriptHeader=NXX Headquarters Meeting Room | |scriptHeader=NXX Headquarters Meeting Room | ||
|script= | |script=One hour later, at the NXX Headquarters. | ||
One hour later, at the NXX Headquarters. | |||
{{SL|Vyn|In summary, the client sent a locked box and threatened their own contractors for the sake of a missing person?}} | {{SL|Vyn|In summary, the client sent a locked box and threatened their own contractors for the sake of a missing person?}} | ||
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{{SL|DAVIS|Another hacking attack was launched this morning. After their analysis, our engineers believe that this attack was meant to buy time as they analyzed our firewall.}} | {{SL|DAVIS|Another hacking attack was launched this morning. After their analysis, our engineers believe that this attack was meant to buy time as they analyzed our firewall.}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|I interrupted the hackers' progress, but I believe that they have already completed their analysis.}} | {{SL|DAVIS|I interrupted the hackers' progress, but I believe that they have already completed their analysis.}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|If there is another attack, there is a 90 | {{SL|DAVIS|If there is another attack, there is a 90% chance that the firewall will be penetrated.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|This client who tasked us with finding the missing hacker is obviously a talented hacker himself.}} | {{SL|Luke|This client who tasked us with finding the missing hacker is obviously a talented hacker himself.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|From all their warnings, I think that the attacks on the Big Data Lab were just preliminary ones.}} | {{SL|Luke|From all their warnings, I think that the attacks on the Big Data Lab were just preliminary ones.}} | ||
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{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Accept the commission | |choice1=Accept the commission | ||
|script1={{SL|You|I also think it's | |script1={{SL|You|I also think it's a better idea to accept the commission.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Before we | {{SL|You|Before we know what's going on, we may as well do it his way. Maybe we'll find more clues along the way.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|To slay the dragon, one must enter | {{SL|Vyn|To slay the dragon, one must enter the dragon's den. Interesting idea.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|If | {{SL|Vyn|If that is your decision, then I am happy to participate.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|Well, I thought so too. As long as you're with us, you don't need to worry about your safety.}} | ||
|choice2=Do not accept the commission | |choice2=Do not accept the commission | ||
|script2={{SL|You|I feel like we should accept... But I | |script2={{SL|You|I feel like we should accept... But I also think it's better to wait and see.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Right now | {{SL|You|Right now we don't know what his real objective is. If searching for the missing person is just a cover...}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|You're worried that he | {{SL|Artem|You're worried that he may have other agendas. To be honest, I share the same concerns.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|Anyways, it's the only way to get more clues. Don't worry, I'll be with you.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|You have me! Don't you feel at ease, knowing that I'm watching over you?}}}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|Yes | {{SL|DAVIS|Yes! I will track the hacker's signal source and follow your actions to assist you!}} | ||
Luke shows everyone the box he received from the client. | Luke shows everyone the box he received from the client. | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|I tried to open it yesterday, it's an intricate electronic device, it can't be disassembled easily}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|... | {{SL|Marius|...Is it a bomb or something?}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|No | {{SL|DAVIS|No, it can only be opened with a specific command. Can you connect it to the computer? Let me have a go.}} | ||
Luke | Luke connects it to the computer. The projection of Davis disappears. He's focused on analyzing the box. | ||
After waiting for | After waiting for ten minutes, the box suddenly "clicks" and the gap in the middle loosens. | ||
{{SL|Marius|Oh! Is it open?}} | {{SL|Marius|Oh! Is it open?}} | ||
The voice of Davis comes from the computer. | |||
{{SL|DAVIS|This box is called the "Vesper Box." This data | {{SL|DAVIS|This box is called the "Vesper Box." This is the data entered by the creator.}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|By the way, | {{SL|DAVIS|By the way, there is a special program in the "Vesper Box" it'd record the first person who starts the screen.}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|I | {{SL|DAVIS|But, I can assure you that it's not dangerous! Please feel free to play with it!}} | ||
Everyone looks at each other, and | Everyone looks at each other, and Luke picks up the box. | ||
After confirming | After confirming that there's no danger, Luke gives the box to you. | ||
{{SL|Luke|You' | {{SL|Luke|You seem very interested. Why don't you check it out for everyone?}} | ||
{{SL|You|Me? Can I?}} | {{SL|You|Me? Can I?}} | ||
You look around | You look around, everyone seems to have faith in you. | ||
{{SL|You|Okay... | {{SL|You|Okay... I'll do it then!}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Should I just open the box from here?}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|Yes, just open it sideways.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|This is after all an intricate device, you'd better be careful when opening it.}} | ||
{{SL|You|I'm not going to brute | {{SL|You|I'm not going to use brute force, Artem. Have some faith in me, won't you?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|...}} | {{SL|Artem|...}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|I meant... be careful of being cut by the small parts of the device.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Oh... | {{SL|You|Oh... okay.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Nine screens? | {{SL|You|Nine screens? Is it to show different commissions?}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|Not sure what the name "Vesper Box" means... the name seem to suggest some sort of spiritual connection.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|Don't you think... this thing looks like some kind of girl's cosmetics...?}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Girl's cosmetics... you are so knowledgeable.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Hehe | {{SL|Marius|Hehe, of course, I pay attention to things I can give you as a gift!}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|Everyone, I have activated | {{SL|DAVIS|Everyone, I have activated "Vesper Box"'s system. Click again to turn on the screen. Have a go!}} | ||
{{SL|You|Wow... | {{SL|You|Wow... it's beautiful!}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|...It can even be called an artistic masterpiece.}} | {{SL|Vyn|...It can even be called an artistic masterpiece.}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|The | {{SL|DAVIS|The information on the screen is the encrypted mission command, it is being decoded. One moment, please.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Only one screen is on, | {{SL|Artem|Only one screen is on, the others are locked and numbered... Is the sequence decided by the client?}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|I guess before we find him, we have no choice but to do as we're told...}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|While DAVIS is still analyzing, let's talk about our countermeasures.}} | {{SL|Marius|While DAVIS is still analyzing, let's talk about our countermeasures.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Yes, I want to hear | {{SL|Luke|Yes. Whether we should get involved in this, I want to hear what you think.}} | ||
While Davis is still analyzing the encrypted content on the screen, you put the "Vesper Box" aside. | While Davis is still analyzing the encrypted content on the screen, you put the "Vesper Box" aside. | ||
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==Big Data Lab: Location Unlocked== | ==Big Data Lab: Location Unlocked== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character, Marius!Marius von Hagen, Vyn!Vyn Richter | |||
|scriptHeader=NXX Group Chat | |scriptHeader=NXX Group Chat | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Marius|Is everyone online?}} | {{SL|Marius|Is everyone online?}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|I'm on.}} | {{SL|Luke|I'm on.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|I am.}} | {{SL|Artem| I am.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I am.}} | {{SL|Vyn|I am.}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=I'm on | |choice1=I'm on | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|I'm on!}} | ||
{{SL|You|I'm on!}} | {{SL|Marius|Nice! Great enthusiasm!}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Nice! Great enthusiasm!}} | |choice2=What's this | ||
|choice2=What's this | |script2={{SL|You|What's this?}} | ||
|script2={{SL|You|What's this?}} | {{SL|Artem|The NXX Chatroom. We can discuss matters here with everyone.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|The NXX Chatroom. We can discuss matters here with everyone.}} | {{SL|Luke|I've been wanting to make a group chat like this.}} | ||
}} | {{SL|Vyn|Good thing we have it now.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|I've been wanting to make a group chat like this.}} | {{SL|Marius|Today's the first day of our investigation. @[[Main Character|Player]], you're our leader, so we're counting on you.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Good thing we have it now.}} | {{SL|Artem|@[[Main Character|Player]], did you receive task instructions from the "Vesper Box"?}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Today's the first day of our investigation. @[Player], you're our leader, so we're counting on you.}} | {{SC | ||
{{SL|Artem|@[Player], did you receive task instructions from the "Vesper Box"?}} | |||
{{SC | |||
|choice1=I got them | |choice1=I got them | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|I did. They said that if we want to track him, we should go to the Big Data Lab.}}}} | ||
{{SL|You|I did. They said that if we want to track him, we should go to the Big Data Lab.}} | {{SL|Vyn|Heh, such confidence.}} | ||
}} | {{SL|Artem|Seems like he's made preparations. He thinks we won't be able to track him.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Heh, such confidence.}} | {{SL|Luke|Not necessarily. Us tracking him might be part of his plan.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Seems like he's made preparations. He thinks we won't be able to track him.}} | {{SL|Marius|Anyway, it's at the Big Data Lab, right?}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Not necessarily. Us tracking him might be part of his plan.}} | {{SL|Marius|It's easiest for me to go there, so how about I accompany you on investigations there from now on?}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Anyway, it's at the Big Data Lab, right?}} | {{SC | ||
{{SL|Marius|It's easiest for me to go there, so how about I accompany you on investigations there from now on?}} | |choice1=Sure | ||
{{SC | |script1={{SL|You|Sure.}} | ||
|choice1=Sure | {{SL|Marius|Ah... Miss, you could try sounding a bit more excited.}} | ||
|script1= | |||
{{SL|You|Sure.}} | |||
{{SL|Marius|Ah... Miss, you could try sounding a bit more excited.}} | |||
|choice2=Let's do our best | |choice2=Let's do our best | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|Let's do our best!}} | ||
{{SL|You|Let's do our best!}} | {{SL|Marius|All right!}}}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|All right!}} | {{SL|Artem|Be careful.}} | ||
}} | {{SL|Luke|I'll monitor your cellular GPS in real time. Be careful, @[[Main Character|Player]]}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Be careful.}} | {{SL|Vyn|I await your good news.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|I'll monitor your cellular GPS in real time. Be careful, @[Player]}} | {{SL|Marius|Wait for me, I'll be there soon! @[[Main Character|Player]]}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I await your good news.}} | {{SL|Marius|''-Tap to Continue- Big Data Lab Location''}}}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Wait for me, I'll be there soon! @[Player]}} | |||
{{SL|Marius|''-Tap to Continue- Big Data Lab Location''}} | |||
}} | |||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Marius!Marius von Hagen,You!Main Character, DAVIS!DAVIS | |||
|scriptHeader=Big Data Lab Control Center | |scriptHeader=Big Data Lab Control Center | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|Welcome to Pax's Big Data Lab!}} | {{SL|DAVIS|Welcome to Pax's Big Data Lab!}} | ||
{{SL|You|DAVIS! You can even project yourself here.}} | {{SL|You|DAVIS! You can even project yourself here.}} | ||
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{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Marius!Marius von Hagen,You!Main Character, DAVIS!DAVIS | |||
|scriptHeader=Big Data Lab Server Room | |scriptHeader=Big Data Lab Server Room | ||
|script= | |script=You two follow DAVIS as he leads you to the server room that houses the supercomputer. | ||
You two follow DAVIS as he leads you to the server room that houses the supercomputer. | |||
{{SL|DAVIS|Actually... It seems that the central node finished its analysis on our way here...}} | {{SL|DAVIS|Actually... It seems that the central node finished its analysis on our way here...}} | ||
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==Abandoned Server Room: Location Unlocked== | ==Abandoned Server Room: Location Unlocked== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character, Marius!Marius von Hagen, Vyn!Vyn Richter | |||
|scriptHeader=NXX Group Chat | |scriptHeader=NXX Group Chat | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Artem|Did you two already go to the Big Data Lab? @[Player] @Marius}} | {{SL|Artem|Did you two already go to the Big Data Lab? @[[Main Character|Player]] @[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]]}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Marius is not online.}} | {{SL|Vyn|Marius is not online.}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Marius is busy | |choice1=Marius is busy | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Something come up afterward, so I had him leave first.}} <!--sic--> | ||
{{SL|You|Something | |||
{{SL|Luke|Hm... He's probably going to be pretty busy since the Big Data Lab's under attack.}} | {{SL|Luke|Hm... He's probably going to be pretty busy since the Big Data Lab's under attack.}} | ||
|choice2=Going to the next location | |choice2=Going to the next location | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|The next location is really far from the Big Data Lab, so I had him go back first.}} | ||
{{SL|You|The next location is really far from the Big Data Lab, so I had him go back first.}} | {{SL|Vyn|You always put others' needs first... As long as you are all right.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|You always put others' needs first... As long as you are all right.}} | {{SL|Artem|Where is the next location?}} | ||
}} | |||
{{SL|Artem|Where is the next | |||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Abandoned server room | |choice1=Abandoned server room | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|It looks like an abandoned server room at Pax Technology's previous site.}}}} | ||
{{SL|You|It looks like an abandoned server room at Pax Technology's previous site.}} | |||
}} | |||
{{SL|Luke|Pax Technology's previous site!?}} | {{SL|Luke|Pax Technology's previous site!?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|What's wrong, Luke?}} | {{SL|Artem|What's wrong, Luke?}} | ||
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{{SL|Vyn|There are many old factories there, and some have been abandoned for some time. The general public is generally not allowed access.}} | {{SL|Vyn|There are many old factories there, and some have been abandoned for some time. The general public is generally not allowed access.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|...}} | {{SL|Artem|...}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|@[Player], stay where you are. I'm heading over right now. We'll go together.}} | {{SL|Luke|@[[Main Character|Player]], stay where you are. I'm heading over right now. We'll go together.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|It's not safe there. It's better if I come with you from now on.}} | {{SL|Luke|It's not safe there. It's better if I come with you from now on.}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Okay | |choice1=Okay | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|All right, I'll wait for you.}} | ||
{{SL|You|All right, I'll wait for you.}} | |||
{{SL|Luke|Okay, I'll pick you up with my motorcycle. I'll be there in about five.}} | {{SL|Luke|Okay, I'll pick you up with my motorcycle. I'll be there in about five.}} | ||
|choice2=I'll go first | |choice2=I'll go first | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|Huh, just wait here? I can start heading over....}} | ||
{{SL|You|Huh, just wait here? I can start heading over...}} | {{SL|Luke|Please listen to me and just wait where you are.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Please listen to me and just wait where you are.}} | |||
}} | |||
{{SL|Vyn|As always, ask here for assistance should you encounter any problem.}} | {{SL|Vyn|As always, ask here for assistance should you encounter any problem.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Stay safe and don't take unnecessary risks.}} | {{SL|Artem|Stay safe and don't take unnecessary risks.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|@[Player], here's the address. Wait for me.}} | {{SL|Luke|@[[Main Character|Player]], here's the address. Wait for me.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|''-Tap to Continue- Abandoned Server Room location''}} | {{SL|Luke|''-Tap to Continue- Abandoned Server Room location''}}}} | ||
}} | |||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=Abandoned Server Room | |scriptHeader=Abandoned Server Room | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Luke|Be careful.}} | {{SL|Luke|Be careful.}} | ||
<nowiki>*</nowiki>clang* Luke kicks aside some junk and leads you into the server room. | <nowiki>*</nowiki>clang* Luke kicks aside some junk and leads you into the server room. | ||
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|characterLinks=Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character | |characterLinks=Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character | ||
|scriptHeader=Outside the Industrial Zone | |scriptHeader=Outside the Industrial Zone | ||
|script= | |script=Half an hour later. | ||
Half an hour later. | |||
{{SL|You|Phew... We're finally out. Who would've thought that we'd get caught by a power outage.}} | {{SL|You|Phew... We're finally out. Who would've thought that we'd get caught by a power outage.}} | ||
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{{SL|Luke|I wonder what we'll find if we keep following his instructions...}} | {{SL|Luke|I wonder what we'll find if we keep following his instructions...}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Anyway, let's call it a day. I'll bring a light source next time.}} | {{SL|Luke|Anyway, let's call it a day. I'll bring a light source next time.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Yeah! Next time, we'll be prepared and ready to investigate!}} | {{SL|You|Yeah! Next time, we'll be prepared and ready to investigate!}}}} | ||
}} | |||
==Big Data Lab Clue #1: Cybercrime group== | ==Big Data Lab Clue #1: Cybercrime group== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Marius!Marius von Hagen,You!Main Character,DAVIS!DAVIS | |||
|scriptHeader=Pax's Big Data Lab | |scriptHeader=Pax's Big Data Lab | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
Following the clue, you and Marius once again come to the Big Data Lab. | Following the clue, you and Marius once again come to the Big Data Lab. | ||
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{{SL|Marius|...}} | {{SL|Marius|...}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|DAVIS, no one asked you.}} | {{SL|Marius|DAVIS, no one asked you.}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|...?}} | {{SL|DAVIS|...?}}}}}} | ||
}} | |||
}} | |||
==Big Data Lab Clue #2: A cooperative relationship?== | ==Big Data Lab Clue #2: A cooperative relationship?== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Marius!Marius von Hagen,You!Main Character,DAVIS!DAVIS | |||
|scriptHeader=Pax's Big Data Lab | |scriptHeader=Pax's Big Data Lab | ||
|script= | |script={{SL|You|Marius, did you find it?}} | ||
{{SL|You|Marius, did you find it?}} | |||
Marius raises his head from the file cabinet and looks at you, shaking his head in frustration. | Marius raises his head from the file cabinet and looks at you, shaking his head in frustration. | ||
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{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Enemy | |choice1=Enemy | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|I think they're probably adversaries.}} | ||
{{SL|You|I think they're probably adversaries.}} | |||
{{SL|You|Notro's losses from the outage were likely huge. Internal shuffling wouldn't necessitate this. }} | {{SL|You|Notro's losses from the outage were likely huge. Internal shuffling wouldn't necessitate this. }} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Yeah, we're in agreement there.}} | {{SL|Marius|Yeah, we're in agreement there.}} | ||
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{{SL|You|!!!}} | {{SL|You|!!!}} | ||
|choice2=Ally | |choice2=Ally | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|Maybe they're allies? After all, Medilla took on orders from that platform...}} | ||
{{SL|You|Maybe they're allies? After all, Medilla took on orders from that platform...}} | |||
{{SL|Marius|But if he's still with Notro, is there a need to go this far?}} | {{SL|Marius|But if he's still with Notro, is there a need to go this far?}} | ||
{{SL|You|(Marius has a point...)}} | {{SL|You|(Marius has a point...)}}}}}} | ||
}} | |||
}} | |||
==The Abyss: Location Unlocked== | ==The Abyss: Location Unlocked== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character, Marius!Marius von Hagen, Vyn!Vyn Richter | |||
|scriptHeader=NXX Group Chat | |scriptHeader=NXX Group Chat | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Marius|How did it go in the server room? @[Player] @Luke}} | {{SL|Marius|How did it go in the server room? @[[Main Character|Player]] @[[Luke Pearce|Luke]]}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=The power went out | |choice1=The power went out | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|The power went out just as we went inside...}} | ||
{{SL|You|The power went out just as we went inside... }} | |||
{{SL|Marius|The power went out? Maybe it was left deserted for too long.}} | {{SL|Marius|The power went out? Maybe it was left deserted for too long.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Yeah. I'll bring a mini generator next time to at least get the computers up and running.}} | {{SL|Luke|Yeah. I'll bring a mini generator next time to at least get the computers up and running.}} | ||
|choice2=The client wasn't there | |choice2=The client wasn't there | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|The client wasn't there.}} | ||
{{SL|You|The client wasn't there.}} | {{SL|Luke|We didn't find any signs of recent human activity, so it must've been an old hiding spot.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|We didn't find any signs of recent human activity, so it must've been an old hiding spot.}} | |||
}} | |||
{{SL|Marius|Oh yeah, DAVIS got some info on the hacker, Medilla. It's probably related to this.}} | {{SL|Marius|Oh yeah, DAVIS got some info on the hacker, Medilla. It's probably related to this.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Medilla... Earlier, I suspected it was him.}} | {{SL|Luke|Medilla... Earlier, I suspected it was him.}} | ||
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{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Dr. Richter is online | |choice1=Dr. Richter is online | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Dr. Richter, you're online.}}}} | ||
{{SL|You|Dr. Richter, you're online.}} | |||
}} | |||
{{SL|Vyn|I just logged on and finished reading the previous messages.}} | {{SL|Vyn|I just logged on and finished reading the previous messages.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|Screen peeper... Is Artem not here?}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I do not know.}} | {{SL|Vyn|I do not know.}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=He's working | |choice1=He's working | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|He's generally been working at the firm these days.}}}} | ||
{{SL|You|He's generally been working at the firm these days.}} | {{SL|Vyn|We will proceed without him for now. @[[Main Character|Player]], you received new task instructions, yes?}} | ||
}} | |||
{{SL|Vyn|We will proceed without him for now. @[Player], you received new task instructions, yes?}} | |||
{{SL|Luke|It's about that time. Is it a new location?}} | {{SL|Luke|It's about that time. Is it a new location?}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Abyss | |choice1=Abyss | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|He said that we can find a special person at Abyss.}}}} | ||
{{SL|You|He said that we can find a special person at Abyss.}} | |||
}} | |||
{{SL|Vyn|A name that rings familiar.}} | {{SL|Vyn|A name that rings familiar.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|He sure knows which locations to pick.}} | {{SL|Marius|He sure knows which locations to pick.}} | ||
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{{SL|Marius|But Miss is our indispensable investigation leader.}} | {{SL|Marius|But Miss is our indispensable investigation leader.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I am familiar with that place, so I will accompany her this time.}} | {{SL|Vyn|I am familiar with that place, so I will accompany her this time.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Is this all right, @[Player]?}} | {{SL|Vyn|Is this all right, @[[Main Character|Player]]?}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Sure | |choice1=Sure | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Of course it's all right.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Of course it's all right.}} | |||
{{SL|Vyn|Once we arrive, leave everything to me.}} | {{SL|Vyn|Once we arrive, leave everything to me.}} | ||
|choice2=Sorry for the bother | |choice2=Sorry for the bother | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|Okay. Sorry for the trouble, Dr. Richter.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Okay. Sorry for the trouble, Dr. Richter.}} | {{SL|Vyn|I am more than willing.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I am more than willing.}} | |||
}} | |||
{{SL|Marius|Familiar with that kind of place... Uh...}} | {{SL|Marius|Familiar with that kind of place... Uh...}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|@Marius, you'd best get familiar with that place, too. It's the speediest source of special info.}} | {{SL|Luke|@[[Marius von Hagen|Marius]], you'd best get familiar with that place, too. It's the speediest source of special info.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|@[Player], wait for me to pick you up from headquarters. I will send you the address first.}} | {{SL|Vyn|@[[Main Character|Player]], wait for me to pick you up from headquarters. I will send you the address first.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|There are fresh bouquets available at the florist downstairs. I will bring you one.}} | {{SL|Vyn|There are fresh bouquets available at the florist downstairs. I will bring you one.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|...What exactly are you going out for?}} | {{SL|Marius|...What exactly are you going out for?}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|...}} | {{SL|Luke|...}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|''-Tap to Continue- Abyss location''}} | {{SL|Vyn|''-Tap to Continue- Abyss location''}}}} | ||
}} | |||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Bar Owner | |characterLinks=Vyn!Vyn Richter,You!Main Character, Bar Owner | ||
|scriptHeader=Abyss | |scriptHeader=Abyss | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Bar Owner|Tch.}} | {{SL|Bar Owner|Tch.}} | ||
As soon as you enter Abyss, you hear someone click their tongue. | As soon as you enter Abyss, you hear someone click their tongue. | ||
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{{SL|Vyn|Many foreigners have come here as of late, have they not?}} | {{SL|Vyn|Many foreigners have come here as of late, have they not?}} | ||
{{SL|Bar Owner|...Interesting. You came prepared again. Are you going to use card tricks as a pretense like last time?}} | {{SL|Bar Owner|...Interesting. You came prepared again. Are you going to use card tricks as a pretense like last time?}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|The previous matter is already of no | {{SL|Vyn|The previous matter is already of no import. I am more concerned about upcoming events.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|This bar has not been particularly peaceful lately, has it?}} | {{SL|Vyn|This bar has not been particularly peaceful lately, has it?}} | ||
{{SL|Bar Owner|It's like you said. Actually, I'm curious as to why you're paying such close attention to these people's activities.}} | {{SL|Bar Owner|It's like you said. Actually, I'm curious as to why you're paying such close attention to these people's activities.}} | ||
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{{SL|Bar Owner|I'm doing this for your own good... shrink.}} | {{SL|Bar Owner|I'm doing this for your own good... shrink.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Dr. Richter, what were you two talking about just-}} | {{SL|You|Dr. Richter, what were you two talking about just-}} | ||
Vyn spins around and looks at you with a grim expression. | Vyn spins around and looks at you with a grim expression. | ||
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{{SL|Vyn|There is a killer inside.}} | {{SL|Vyn|There is a killer inside.}} | ||
{{SL|You|!!!}} | {{SL|You|!!!}}}} | ||
}} | |||
==Abandoned Server Room Clue #1: The tool's purpose?== | ==Abandoned Server Room Clue #1: The tool's purpose?== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=Abandoned Server Room | |scriptHeader=Abandoned Server Room | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|You|Luke, are you ready yet?}} | {{SL|You|Luke, are you ready yet?}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Yeah, give me a sec... This should— Hey!}} | {{SL|Luke|Yeah, give me a sec... This should— Hey!}} | ||
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{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Virus | |choice1=Virus | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Is Centipede a virus?}} | ||
{{SL|You|Is Centipede a virus?}} | |||
{{SL|Luke|If it were just a virus, then it wouldn't be able to support this much hacking activity.}} | {{SL|Luke|If it were just a virus, then it wouldn't be able to support this much hacking activity.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Oh... That makes sense...}} | {{SL|You|Oh... That makes sense...}} | ||
|choice2=Information theft tool | |choice2=Information theft tool | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|Maybe... Centipede is used to steal information?}} | ||
{{SL|You|Maybe... Centipede is used to steal information?}} | |||
{{SL|Luke|Yeah. Notro's intelligence trading isn't only limited to users. The platform itself is a well of information.}} | {{SL|Luke|Yeah. Notro's intelligence trading isn't only limited to users. The platform itself is a well of information.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|I think that's why Medilla is willing to sacrifice his biggest source of business to destroy it.}} | {{SL|Luke|I think that's why Medilla is willing to sacrifice his biggest source of business to destroy it.}} | ||
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{{SL|Luke|Hehe... How can I miss what you're trying to say, you foodie?}} | {{SL|Luke|Hehe... How can I miss what you're trying to say, you foodie?}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Let's go. This meal's on me!}} | {{SL|Luke|Let's go. This meal's on me!}} | ||
{{SL|You|Okay!}} | {{SL|You|Okay!}}}} | ||
}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Old Street in North Stellis: Location Unlocked== | ==Old Street in North Stellis: Location Unlocked== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character, Marius!Marius von Hagen, Vyn!Vyn Richter | |||
|scriptHeader=NXX Group Chat | |scriptHeader=NXX Group Chat | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Artem|How's the investigation? @[Player]}} | {{SL|Artem|How's the investigation? @[[Main Character|Player]]}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Mr. Wing is online | |choice1=Mr. Wing is online | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Mr. Wing, you're online.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Mr. Wing, you're online.}} | |||
{{SL|Artem|Yes. I just finished work and logged on.}} | {{SL|Artem|Yes. I just finished work and logged on.}} | ||
|choice2=Going great | |choice2=Going great | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|Everything's going great.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Everything's going great.}} | {{SL|Artem|That's good. You've always been dependable with work.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|That's good. You've always been dependable with work.}} | |||
}} | |||
{{SL|Artem|Did you receive any new clues?}} | {{SL|Artem|Did you receive any new clues?}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Old Street in North Stellis | |choice1=Old Street in North Stellis | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Yes. He wants us to go to Old Street in North Stellis.}}}} | ||
{{SL|You|Yes. He wants us to go to Old Street in North Stellis.}} | |||
}} | |||
{{SL|Luke|North Stellis has a higher concentration of crime and isn't particularly safe.}} | {{SL|Luke|North Stellis has a higher concentration of crime and isn't particularly safe.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Luke is also on?}} | {{SL|Artem|Luke is also on?}} | ||
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{{SL|Luke|Maybe. Feels more like his friend or student.}} | {{SL|Luke|Maybe. Feels more like his friend or student.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Student...}} | {{SL|Artem|Student...}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|@[Player], are you at headquarters? I'll be right there.}} | {{SL|Artem|@[[Main Character|Player]], are you at headquarters? I'll be right there.}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1= | |choice1=Alright | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Okay.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Okay.}} | |||
{{SL|Artem|You should rest up. North Stellis is far.}} | {{SL|Artem|You should rest up. North Stellis is far.}} | ||
|choice2=No rush | |choice2=No rush | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|No rush. Take your time, Mr. Wing.}} | ||
{{SL|You|No rush. Take your time, Mr. Wing.}} | {{SL|Artem|All right, I won't have you wait too long. I'll be over as quickly as I can.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|All right, I won't have you wait too long. I'll be over as quickly as I can.}} | {{SL|Luke|Be careful. Let us know if something comes us.}}<!--sic--> | ||
}} | {{SL|Artem|''-Tap to Continue- Old Street in North Stellis Location''}}}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Be careful. Let us know if something comes | |||
{{SL|Artem|''-Tap to Continue- Old Street in North Stellis Location''}} | |||
}} | |||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=Old Street in North Stellis | |scriptHeader=Old Street in North Stellis | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
You and Artem stand outside a dilapidated neighborhood. You can't help but shiver whenever a cold breeze blows by. | You and Artem stand outside a dilapidated neighborhood. You can't help but shiver whenever a cold breeze blows by. | ||
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==Abandoned Server Room Clue #2: The node in the center?== | ==Abandoned Server Room Clue #2: The node in the center?== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=Abandoned Server Room | |scriptHeader=Abandoned Server Room | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Luke|Oh? Was this here the last time we came?}} | {{SL|Luke|Oh? Was this here the last time we came?}} | ||
You came back to the server room after receiving another clue. Luke had found a notice board in the room that was completely obscured by dust. | You came back to the server room after receiving another clue. Luke had found a notice board in the room that was completely obscured by dust. | ||
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{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Core station | |choice1=Core station | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Such an important thing would definitely be put in the core station!}} | ||
{{SL|You|Such an important thing would definitely be put in the core station!}} | |||
{{SL|You|But wouldn't it be easily found...?}} | {{SL|You|But wouldn't it be easily found...?}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|A core station is often deeply hidden and heavily defended. It'd be the safest place to store an important tool.}} | {{SL|Luke|A core station is often deeply hidden and heavily defended. It'd be the safest place to store an important tool.}} | ||
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{{SL|Luke|No matter what happens, I'll protect you.}} | {{SL|Luke|No matter what happens, I'll protect you.}} | ||
|choice2=Hidden node | |choice2=Hidden node | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|It wouldn't be a good idea to hide it in a conspicuous base... Could it be in a hidden node?}} | ||
{{SL|You|It wouldn't be a good idea to hide it in a conspicuous base... Could it be in a hidden node?}} | |||
{{SL|Luke|If it isn't hidden in the deepest of recesses, it'll eventually be dug up.}} | {{SL|Luke|If it isn't hidden in the deepest of recesses, it'll eventually be dug up.}} | ||
{{SL|You|I see...}} | {{SL|You|I see...}}}}}} | ||
}} | |||
}} | |||
==Old Street in North Stellis Clue #1: | ==Old Street in North Stellis Clue #1: The time he went missing...== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=Old Street in North Stellis | |scriptHeader=Old Street in North Stellis | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Gate Guard|Huh? You two again?}} | {{SL|Gate Guard|Huh? You two again?}} | ||
{{SL|You|O—Oh no...}} | {{SL|You|O—Oh no...}} | ||
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{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Gone for a month | |choice1=Gone for a month | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Looks like he's already been missing for one month...}} | ||
{{SL|You|Looks like he's already been missing for one month...}} | |||
{{SL|Artem|Hm... Missing for such a long time. The situation is not hopeful.}} | {{SL|Artem|Hm... Missing for such a long time. The situation is not hopeful.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Considering previous investigations, this case involves a missing person, deep web transactions, and international crime...}} | {{SL|Artem|Considering previous investigations, this case involves a missing person, deep web transactions, and international crime...}} | ||
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All of a sudden, a large hand gently tousles your hair. | All of a sudden, a large hand gently tousles your hair. | ||
{{SL|Artem|That's why I can try for your sake.}} | {{SL|Artem|That's why I can try for your sake.}}}}}} | ||
}} | |||
}} | |||
==School Archives Room: Location Unlocked== | ==School Archives Room: Location Unlocked== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character, Marius!Marius von Hagen, Vyn!Vyn Richter | |||
|scriptHeader=NXX Group Chat | |scriptHeader=NXX Group Chat | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Vyn|@[Player], are you all right?}} | {{SL|Vyn|@[[Main Character|Player]], are you all right?}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=I'm great | |choice1=I'm great | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|I'm great. Is something wrong, Dr. Richter?}} | ||
{{SL|You|I'm great. Is something wrong, Dr. Richter?}} | |||
{{SL|Vyn|No. I just feel at ease seeing that you are well.}} | {{SL|Vyn|No. I just feel at ease seeing that you are well.}} | ||
|choice2=Why are you asking that? | |choice2=Why are you asking that? | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|Why are you asking all of a sudden?}} | ||
{{SL|You|Why are you asking all of a sudden?}} | {{SL|Vyn|I was worried that the events at Abyss had affected you... It seems that I was overthinking.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I was worried that the events at Abyss had affected you... It seems that I was overthinking.}} | |||
}} | |||
{{SL|Marius|What happened at Abyss?}} | {{SL|Marius|What happened at Abyss?}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Nothing for now. I will let everyone know if a lead turns up there.}} | {{SL|Vyn|Nothing for now. I will let everyone know if a lead turns up there.}} | ||
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{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Greet | |choice1=Greet | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Mr. Wing, you're online.}}}} | ||
{{SL|You|Mr. Wing, you're online.}} | |||
}} | |||
{{SL|Artem|I just finished work.}} | {{SL|Artem|I just finished work.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Who'd want to argue with him?}} | {{SL|Marius|Who'd want to argue with him?}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I also lack such leisure.}} | {{SL|Vyn|I also lack such leisure.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|@[Player], is there a new task location?}} | {{SL|Artem|@[[Main Character|Player]], is there a new task location?}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Stellis Junior High Archives Room | |choice1=Stellis Junior High Archives Room | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Yes. The hint is telling us to look in Stellis Junior High School's archives room.}}}} | ||
{{SL|You|Yes. The hint is telling us to look in Stellis Junior High School's archives room.}} | |||
}} | |||
{{SL|Marius|Stellis Junior High? No way, students are involved in this!?}} | {{SL|Marius|Stellis Junior High? No way, students are involved in this!?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Not necessarily. The client named this school, and we have determined that Medilla is from Stellis...}} | {{SL|Artem|Not necessarily. The client named this school, and we have determined that Medilla is from Stellis...}} | ||
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{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=No problem | |choice1=No problem | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|None at all!}} | ||
{{SL|You|None at all!}} | |||
{{SL|Vyn|All right. I shall leave posthaste.}} | {{SL|Vyn|All right. I shall leave posthaste.}} | ||
|choice2=Let's go | |choice2=Let's go | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|Then let's go!}} | ||
{{SL|You|Then let's go!}} | {{SL|Vyn|Your enthusiasm is infectious. Now I also raring to head out.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Your enthusiasm is infectious. Now I also raring to head out.}} | |||
}} | |||
{{SL|Artem|I'll go meet the client near Stellis Junior High School. Contact me at any time if you need me.}} | {{SL|Artem|I'll go meet the client near Stellis Junior High School. Contact me at any time if you need me.}} | ||
{{SL|You|I'll be sure to let you know if something comes up!}} | {{SL|You|I'll be sure to let you know if something comes up!}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I will take good care of her.}} | {{SL|Vyn|I will take good care of her.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|''-Tap to Continue- School Archives Room''}} | {{SL|Vyn|''-Tap to Continue- School Archives Room''}}}} | ||
}} | |||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Vyn!Vyn Richter,You!Main Character,DAVIS!DAVIS | |||
|scriptHeader=School Archives Room | |scriptHeader=School Archives Room | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|You|That went smoothly. I didn't expect the school to let us in so easily.}} | {{SL|You|That went smoothly. I didn't expect the school to let us in so easily.}} | ||
Vyn softly closes the archive room's door behind you. | Vyn softly closes the archive room's door behind you. | ||
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{{SL|You|We need to quickly find Medilla's true identity so we can prevent Notro from doing something bad to him.}} | {{SL|You|We need to quickly find Medilla's true identity so we can prevent Notro from doing something bad to him.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|...}} | {{SL|Vyn|...}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Yes.}} | {{SL|Vyn|Yes.}}}} | ||
}} | |||
==School Archives Room Clue #1: | ==School Archives Room Clue #1: A pathological desire to escape from the real world== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Vyn!Vyn Richter,You!Main Character,DAVIS!DAVIS | |||
|scriptHeader=School Archives Room | |scriptHeader=School Archives Room | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I'm sorry... No abnormalities were found in the scanned documents.}} | |||
{{SL|Vyn| | |||
{{SL|You|This means that after he graduated, Medilla deleted not only his digital records, but also his physical ones?}} | {{SL|You|This means that after he graduated, Medilla deleted not only his digital records, but also his physical ones?}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I am afraid that is indeed the case.}} | {{SL|Vyn|I am afraid that is indeed the case.}} | ||
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{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Psychiatric patient | |choice1=Psychiatric patient | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Does he have... mental problem?}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|Vyn|That is possible. It is probably something like social anxiety disorder.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|Typically, the disease begins in patients at his precise age. Severe cases may lead to social isolation.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|All of this matches his current symptoms.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|You|Social anxiety disorder... we also call it social phobia or something like that, right?}} | ||
{{SL|You|Social anxiety disorder... | {{SL|Vyn|Yes. His drive to avoid reality goes far beyond what a normal person can imagine.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Yes. | {{SL|Vyn|That is probably why he is obsessed with becoming a hacker and fighting against the Notro alone.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|Some people are born to be alone...}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Some | {{SL|You|But, you can save someone like him, right?}} | ||
{{SL|You| | |||
{{SL|Vyn|...}} | {{SL|Vyn|...}} | ||
{{SL|You|Isn't | {{SL|You|Isn't your job to help people who lose their way in life? You know, face everything with a healthy mind.}} | ||
{{SL|You|If | {{SL|You|If there had been someone like you in the school, his fate would have been different...}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|... | {{SL|Vyn|...Yeah.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|But, that is okay. If we find him, I will be happy to help with his condition.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Then | {{SL|You|Then we have to find him quickly!}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|You are right. I am sure we will find him.}} | ||
|choice2= | |choice2=Running Away from Reality | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|You think he's afraid to live and just wants to escape it all?}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|Vyn|That is just one of the symptoms.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|That is | {{SL|You|Wha...}}}}}} | ||
{{SL|You| | |||
}} | |||
}} | |||
==Old Street in North Stellis Clue #2: | ==Old Street in North Stellis Clue #2: What was the motive?== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=Old Street in North Stellis | |scriptHeader=Old Street in North Stellis | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
After receiving the clue, you and Artem go back to North Stellis. | After receiving the clue, you and Artem go back to North Stellis. | ||
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{{SL|Artem|True. Even those addicted to online shopping wouldn't go to these lengths. He must have a reason to act like this.}} | {{SL|Artem|True. Even those addicted to online shopping wouldn't go to these lengths. He must have a reason to act like this.}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Hidden | |choice1=Hidden Whereabouts | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Is it possible he is hiding his tracks on purpose?}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|Artem|That's possible.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|But... it could also be that he is in some kind of trouble and has to hide like this.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|You|All of this points to the fact that we can't wait to find him.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|Artem|I have double checked all the packages. They all arrived this month.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|I | {{SL|Artem|This confirms our timetable for when Medilla went missing.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|This | {{SL|You|I hope we can find him soon... and we can help him.}} | ||
{{SL|You|I hope we can find him soon... | {{SL|Artem|We will.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|Let's call it an end for now.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Let's end | {{SL|Artem|I'll take you back to the station.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | |||
{{SL|You|Okay!}} | {{SL|You|Okay!}} | ||
|choice2= | |choice2=Moving Difficulty | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|Do you think he might have some trouble moving around?}} | ||
{{SL|You|Do you think he might have | {{SL|Artem|Probably not. He wouldn't live in a community with inadequate facilities if he was disabled.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Probably not. | {{SL|You|Hmm... That's true. There is no elevator here, let alone handicapped access.}}}}}} | ||
{{SL|You|Hmm... That's true. There | |||
}} | |||
}} | |||
==School Archives Room Clue #2: The | ==School Archives Room Clue #2: The relationship that was talked about in junior high== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Vyn!Vyn Richter,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=School Archives Room | |scriptHeader=School Archives Room | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Vyn|This shelf contains records of significant school events.}} | {{SL|Vyn|This shelf contains records of significant school events.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Let me see...}} | {{SL|You|Let me see...}} | ||
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It's a rumor, but if it became widely circulated in a junior high school, then that means it must have been... | It's a rumor, but if it became widely circulated in a junior high school, then that means it must have been... | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1= | |choice1=Disguise | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Will the prom queen pretend to be the hacker to help Medilla out?}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|Vyn|If it were you, you might... but sadly, she is not that kind of person.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Vyn, stop making fun of me...}} | |||
|choice2=Couple | |||
|script2={{SL|You|Could it be that they are... a couple!?}} | |||
{{SL|Vyn|...}} | {{SL|Vyn|...}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Congratulations. You | {{SL|Vyn|Congratulations. You have figured it out.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|She | {{SL|Vyn|She claimed to be the girlfriend of a unknown hacker. Likely to get rid of all the boys hounding her.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Because of that, | {{SL|Vyn|Because of that, there is a school rumor that a hacker kid is trying to save a damsel in distess.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Wow... College can be wonderful...}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|Nothing comes from nothing. The reason she is using to reject pursuers is not necessarily false.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I decided to | {{SL|Vyn|I have decided to set up a meeting with her using the info I found in her student's file.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Wha... But the client has stressed that we not tell anyone...}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|If we | {{SL|Vyn|If we are bogged down by rules every step of the way we'll be too late. This is the most direct path.}} | ||
{{SL|You|...}} | {{SL|You|...}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|OK, let's meet her. If she has no idea what's going on, we can find some excuse to explain it.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|Good. That is what I was thinking. I will get someone to contact her.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|... | {{SL|Vyn|...I am glad to have your support.}}}}}} | ||
}} | |||
}} | |||
==School Archives Room Clue #3: They are already...== | ==School Archives Room Clue #3: They are already...== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Vyn!Vyn Richter,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=School Archives Room | |scriptHeader=School Archives Room | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|You|Dr. Richter, are you sure this is the location she said?}} | {{SL|You|Dr. Richter, are you sure this is the location she said?}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Yes. She said she would leave us a | {{SL|Vyn|Yes. She said she would leave us a hint... Here.}} | ||
Vyn looks towards a certain file cabinet. He walks over to it and removes an envelope. | Vyn looks towards a certain file cabinet. He walks over to it and removes an envelope. | ||
{{SL|You|Is | {{SL|You|Is this from the girl?}} | ||
You curiously look at the item he took out, | You curiously look at the item he took out, and fail to notice the slight draft blowing from behind. | ||
{{SL|You|Oh, a | {{SL|You|Oh, a painting!}} | ||
It's an exquisitely drawn sketch of a girl facing the artist and smiling, as if at herself. | It's an exquisitely drawn sketch of a girl facing the artist and smiling, as if at herself. | ||
Line 1,244: | Line 1,129: | ||
{{SL|Vyn|This is the girl mentioned in the student records — the one involved in the abduction case.}} | {{SL|Vyn|This is the girl mentioned in the student records — the one involved in the abduction case.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Oh! That girl who claimed to be Medilla's girlfriend!}} | {{SL|You|Oh! That pretty girl who claimed to be Medilla's girlfriend!}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Yes... Look at the lower right corner of the | {{SL|Vyn|Yes... Look at the lower right corner of the picture.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Hm? There's a signature... "M"?}} | {{SL|You|Hm? There's a signature... "M"?}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|This is likely Medilla's work. He has been using that alias as a hacker since | {{SL|Vyn|This is likely Medilla's work. He has been using that alias as a hacker ever since high school.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Looks like there was more to their relationship than rumors... What a beautiful love it must have been.}} | {{SL|You|Looks like there was more to their relationship than rumors... What a beautiful love it must have been.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Beautiful?}} | {{SL|Vyn|Beautiful?}} | ||
Line 1,259: | Line 1,144: | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Even if the process appears beautiful, this type of love is futile.}} | {{SL|Vyn|Even if the process appears beautiful, this type of love is futile.}} | ||
{{SL|You|...}} | {{SL|You|...}} | ||
{{SL|You|You mean they already...? | {{SL|You|You mean they already...? | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Breakup | |choice1=Breakup | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Are they... broken up...}} | ||
{{SL|You| | |||
{{SL|Vyn|...}} | {{SL|Vyn|...}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I am afraid so.}} | {{SL|Vyn|I am afraid so.}}}}}}}} | ||
}} | |||
}} | |||
==School Archives Room: Investigation Complete== | ==School Archives Room: Investigation Complete== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Vyn!Vyn Richter,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=School Archives Room | |scriptHeader=School Archives Room | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|You|Why | {{SL|You|Why...}} | ||
You pick up the | You pick up the painting again. The girl in it has a lovely smile, and the lines accentuating it are wonderfully delicate. | ||
{{SL|Vyn|To protect her. Perhaps | {{SL|Vyn|To protect her, I guess. Perhaps Medilla knew that he would someday encounter something like this.}} | ||
{{SL|???|I never thought there would be someone other than me who would | {{SL|???|I never thought there would be someone other than me who would be willing to help find Medilla.}} | ||
You and Vyn turn to look back when a girl's voice suddenly sounds from behind. | |||
The moment you see her face, you know she is the girl in the painting. | |||
She looks more mature and beautiful than | She looks both more mature and more beautiful than the painting. | ||
{{SL|You|Oh... | {{SL|You|Oh... Hi! You are...}} | ||
{{SL|Female Student|I'm his ex | {{SL|Female Student|I'm his ex.}} | ||
She lightly | She lightly straightens the folds on her skirt and looks up at you. | ||
{{SL|Female Student|I had someone | {{SL|Female Student|I've had someone do a check on the both of you. I think I can trust you and Vyn Richter.}} | ||
{{SL|Female Student| | {{SL|Female Student|So I don't mind telling you about the story between him and I.}} | ||
She nods to you and Vyn | She nods to you and Vyn and starts speaking. | ||
{{SL|Female Student|We broke up long ago. When | {{SL|Female Student|We broke up long ago. When leaving, he said he didn't want me involved in his life ever again.}} | ||
{{SL|Female Student|I knew he was doing it for my own good, but I didn't want that. However, he never let me find him again.}} | {{SL|Female Student|I knew he was doing it for my own good, but I didn't want that. However, he never let me find him again.}} | ||
{{SL|Female Student|I | {{SL|Female Student|I was ready to forget about him, but... Anyway I'm happy to be able to help him in such a time.}} | ||
She suddenly bows | She suddenly bows to the both of you. | ||
{{SL|Female Student|Thank you | {{SL|Female Student|Thank you... for your willingness to help him.}} | ||
{{SL|Female Student|Feel free to message | {{SL|Female Student|Feel free to send me a message if there's anything you'd like to know about him.}} | ||
{{SL|Female Student|Likewise, let me know if you | {{SL|Female Student|Likewise, let me know if you have any news about him, okay?}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|No problem.}} | {{SL|Vyn|No problem.}} | ||
{{SL|Female Student|Thanks.}} | {{SL|Female Student|Thanks.}} | ||
She lowers her head and | She lowers her head and smiles soberly. | ||
{{SL|Female Student|Even if he | {{SL|Female Student|Even if he is dead... tell me.}} | ||
{{SL|Female Student| | {{SL|Female Student|He won't make me forget about him, even if he erases all traces of him in the world.}} | ||
After saying that, she walks away without looking back. | |||
{{SL|You|...She | {{SL|You|...She is so nice...}} | ||
There is a bit warmth coming from your hand. You look down and find Vyn holding your hand tightly. | |||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|And that is why we cannot let her down now, can we...?}} | ||
{{SL|You|...}} | {{SL|You|...}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Mm-hmm! I'll find Medilla and explain this to her!}}}} | ||
==Truth I== | ==Truth I== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character, Marius!Marius von Hagen, Vyn!Vyn Richter | |||
|scriptHeader=NXX Headquarters Meeting Room | |scriptHeader=NXX Headquarters Meeting Room | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
You hold a NXX internal meeting upon your return from the school. | |||
{{SL|Marius|Have you met the girl?}} | {{SL|Marius|Have you met the girl?}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Yes.}} | {{SL|Vyn|Yes.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|So she doesn't know where he is, | {{SL|Marius|So she doesn't know where he is, does she?}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|They have not been in | {{SL|Vyn|They have not been in touch for many years now.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|It was difficult to finally find someone related to him. It's a pity that this is a dead end.}} | {{SL|Artem|It was difficult to finally find someone related to him. It's a pity that this is a dead-end.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|I guess that's the end of the | {{SL|Luke|I guess that's the end of the archive room lead.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Let's do | {{SL|Marius|Let's do out best with the other leads next.}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1= | |choice1=Work hard | ||
|script1={{SL|You|We can do | |script1={{SL|You|Come on! We can do this!}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|I'll do my best with you!}} | {{SL|Marius|I'll do my best with you!}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|Keep this up, and we'll soon find out the truth.}} | ||
|choice2= | |choice2=You will try your best | ||
|script2={{SL|You|I'll work hard to find the truth with | |script2={{SL|You|I'll work hard to find out the truth with all of you.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|We are glad to hear that, but do not | {{SL|Vyn|We are glad to hear that, but please, do not push yourself too hard.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Yeah. Don't worry too much | {{SL|Luke|Yeah. Don't worry too much about it. We'll all be by your side.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Please | {{SL|Vyn|Please excuse me everyone. I have some business to attend to.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Aren't you | {{SL|Marius|Aren't you on a break today?}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I have an appointment at the research center.}} | {{SL|Vyn|I have an appointment at the research center.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Appointment?}} | {{SL|Luke|Appointment?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|We'll find Medilla as soon as we can.}} | {{SL|Artem|We'll find Medilla as soon as we can.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|But before that, remember to | {{SL|Artem|But before that, remember to leave a place for him.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Goodbye, Dr. Richter.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Yes. I will | {{SL|Vyn|Yes. I will keep you updated when I am done.}} | ||
Vyn leaves | Vyn leaves the base. | ||
{{SL|Luke|I see. Medilla has a | {{SL|Luke|I see. So Medilla has a psychological condition. He should get treatment as soon as we find him.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|Well, let's make full use of our time and try to find him as fast as we can!}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Yeah! | {{SL|Marius|Yeah! Come on, everyone!}}}} | ||
==Old Street in North Stellis Clue #3: Medilla | ==Old Street in North Stellis Clue #3: Medilla prepared himself mentally== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=Old Street in North Stellis | |scriptHeader=Old Street in North Stellis | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
When you and Artem arrive, a commotion is underway in front of the neighborhood gate. | When you and Artem arrive, a commotion is underway in front of the neighborhood gate. | ||
Many elderly people have gathered at the entrance, chatting about something on the ground. | Many elderly people have gathered at the entrance, chatting about something on the ground. | ||
You look up at the second floor of the building | You look up at the second floor of the building, only to find the door of 202 hanging wide open. | ||
{{SL|Artem|Excuse me. Thank you.}} | {{SL|Artem|Excuse me. Thank you.}} | ||
Artem pushes through the crowd | Artem pushes through the crowd and the two of you arrive at the door. | ||
{{SL|Artem|Hello. | {{SL|Artem|Hello. What's the matter with the house 202?}} | ||
{{SL|Gate Guard|Oh, it's you lot. 202 | {{SL|Gate Guard|Oh, it's you lot. The lease of 202 has expired, so I'm cleaning it up so that I can rent it out again.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|What are those things on the ground?}} | ||
Artem points to the ground, where all sorts of things | Artem points to the ground, where all sorts of things were laid out like a flea market stall. | ||
{{SL|Gate Guard| | {{SL|Gate Guard|Those are things from house 202. The tenant said that he doesn't want them anymore and that we're free to get rid of them.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|The tenant... said that?}} | {{SL|Artem|The tenant... said that?}} | ||
The guard points to the second floor. | The guard points to the second floor. | ||
{{SL|Gate Guard|It's in the contract. | {{SL|Gate Guard|It's in the contract. When the lease expires and the tenant is absent, then their belongings will be at our disposal.}} | ||
{{SL|Gate Guard|The tenant installed this electronic lock | {{SL|Gate Guard|The tenant installed this electronic lock, but it will automatically unlock itself if he doesn't renew his lease.}} | ||
{{SL|Gate Guard|Oh, by the way, | {{SL|Gate Guard|Oh, by the way, these aren't everything. I've already listed his old computer and whatever trinkets he had lying around up on the internet to be auctioned off. }} | ||
{{SL|Gate Guard|I | {{SL|Gate Guard|Many people started bidding high prices for them the moment I put them all up yesterday. What a nice surprise...}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|...}} | {{SL|Artem|...}} | ||
Artem suddenly clenches his fists and stops talking. | Artem suddenly clenches his fists and stops talking. | ||
{{SL|You|Mr. Wing...?}} | {{SL|You|Mr. Wing...?}} | ||
Artem remains silent | Artem remains silent, a complicated look on his face. | ||
{{SL|You|...}} | {{SL|You|...}} | ||
{{SL|You|Sir, can I look at these things?}} | {{SL|You|Sir, can I have a look at these things?}} | ||
{{SL|Gate Guard| | {{SL|Gate Guard|Sure, go ahead. You can also buy them if you want.}} | ||
You bend down to look at the things on display. Some of them look | You bend down to look at the things on display. Some of them look like new purchases while others looked worn from use. | ||
Suddenly, you understand Artem's | Suddenly, you seem to understand Artem's feelings. | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Has the tenant been renting this place since three years ago?}} | ||
{{SL|Gate Guard|Yeah. You | {{SL|Gate Guard|Yeah. You know your client very well.}} | ||
All his belongings, and even the apartment itself, had been set up to be taken care of after his disappearance... | |||
In other words, Medilla had already been mentally prepared for this ever since he started living here... | In other words, Medilla had already been mentally prepared for this to happen ever since he started living here... | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Long-term Stay | |choice1=Long-term Stay | ||
|script1={{SL|You|He planned to | |script1={{SL|You|He planned to stay here... until danger sought him out for his hacking activities.}} | ||
{{SL|You|He | {{SL|You|He'd already handled everything a long time ago; should anything happen to him, everything would be given to others...}}}}}} | ||
==Old Street in North Stellis: Investigation Complete== | ==Old Street in North Stellis: Investigation Complete== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=Old Street in North Stellis | |scriptHeader=Old Street in North Stellis | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Artem|Let's go, [Player].}} | {{SL|Artem|Let's go, [Player].}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Huh...? Mr. Wing!}} | ||
You rush after him upon seeing him turn and make his way out of the crowd. | |||
{{SL|You|Mr. Wing? Don't we have to go back upstairs | {{SL|You|Mr. Wing? Don't we have to go back upstairs to investigate?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|No need. | {{SL|Artem|No need. I've got enough.}} | ||
Artem | Artem clenches his fist as if he is holding something back. | ||
{{SL|Artem|Readily sacrificing | {{SL|Artem|Readily sacrificing their lives for the career they love... Such people deserve admiration, so...}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|So, we can't let his life end as another missing person's case. We must find him.}} | ||
Artem | Artem never speaks again, but you can feel his burst of determination. | ||
{{SL|You|... | {{SL|You|...That's right.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|We'll definitely find him... I'm sure we will.}}}} | ||
==Truth II== | ==Truth II== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character, Marius!Marius von Hagen, Vyn!Vyn Richter | |||
|scriptHeader=NXX Headquarters Meeting Room | |scriptHeader=NXX Headquarters Meeting Room | ||
|script= | |script=You and Artem meet up with the rest of the members back at the NXX base after returning from North Stellis. | ||
{{SL|Marius|Artem, you | {{SL|Marius|Artem, you look terrible.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|It looks | {{SL|Vyn|It looks like you have discovered everything there is to be found there.}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Artem | |choice1=Artem has been quiet the whole way | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Artem didn't say anything on our way back.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|Vyn|He seems to have a lot of things troubling him deep down.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | |||
|choice2=Artem is worried about the missing person | |choice2=Artem is worried about the missing person | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|Mr. Wing is worried about Medilla. He wants to find him as soon as possible.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Mr. Wing is worried about Medilla. He wants to find him as | {{SL|Luke|We've been working on this case for so many days now, I'm sure we'll get to the truth in no time at all.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | |||
}} | |||
{{SL|Artem|I'm fine.}} | {{SL|Artem|I'm fine.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|I was thinking about how we don't know Medilla | {{SL|Artem|I was just thinking about how we don't even know how Medilla chose to travel, and how far he has gone.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|If that's the case, then how can we possibly find his current location?}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|The only thing we | {{SL|Marius|The only thing we can ascertain for sure is the time when he went missing.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|It's fine. The client will continue giving us more clues, so we'll be able to find out more than just this.}} | {{SL|Luke|It's fine. The client will continue giving us more clues, so we'll be able to find out more than just this.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|Yes. We should try to calm down and continue the investigation steadily.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|We have no other choice.}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Leave the rest to me | |choice1=Leave the rest to me | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Don't worry, Mr. Wing. I'll take care of the rest of the investigation.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Don't worry, Mr. Wing. I'll take care of the rest of the investigation.}} | {{SL|Artem|Don't push yourself too hard. I will always be here for you.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Don't push yourself too hard. I | |||
|choice2=Don't worry | |choice2=Don't worry | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|Mr. Wing, don't worry. There will be other clues elsewhere.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Mr. Wing, don't worry. There will be other clues elsewhere.}} | {{SL|Artem|Yes. I will continue working on this case with you.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Yes | |||
}} | |||
{{SL|Marius|Artem, go get some rest if you're not feeling well. I'll keep her company.}} | {{SL|Marius|Artem, go get some rest if you're not feeling well. I'll keep her company.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|The client should be sending | {{SL|Luke|The client should be sending more instructions soon.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I look forward to the challenges ahead.}} | {{SL|Vyn|I look forward to the challenges ahead.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|We need to hurry. Medilla can't wait | {{SL|Artem|We need to hurry up. I'm afraid Medilla can't wait much longer.}}}} | ||
}} | |||
==Big Data Lab Clue #3: The timing of the deal== | ==Big Data Lab Clue #3: The timing of the deal== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Marius!Marius von Hagen,You!Main Character,DAVIS!DAVIS | |||
|scriptHeader=Pax's Big Data Lab | |scriptHeader=Pax's Big Data Lab | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Marius|Are you for real...?}} | |||
{{SL|Marius| | Marius has been frowning ever since receiving the client's information. | ||
Marius has been frowning ever since | |||
{{SL|You|I find it unbelievable | {{SL|You|I find it unbelievable too... How is it possible that Medilla would even be working with Pax Technology?}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|Welcome to the Big Data Lab!}} | {{SL|DAVIS|Welcome to the Big Data Lab!}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Oh, DAVIS, | {{SL|Marius|Oh, DAVIS, just in time. There is a contract that we need you to verify the authenticity of.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|And | {{SL|Marius|And... It'll also be great if you can find out more information about it while you're at it.}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|Sure. Let me have a look.}} | {{SL|DAVIS|Sure. Let me have a look.}} | ||
DAVIS receives the file | DAVIS receives the file Marius sent. | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|Ah, this can only be read by someone with admin rights. I | {{SL|DAVIS|Ah, this can only be read by someone with admin rights. I've sent it over to computer No.16. Can you authenticate it with your fingerprint?}} | ||
Marius nods and presses his finger to the authentication screen. | Marius nods and presses his finger to the authentication screen. | ||
A prompt appears: | A prompt appears: Unlock Successful. Then, a contract displays on the screen. | ||
It | It records an agreement between hacker "M" and Pax Technology two years ago. | ||
{{SL|Marius|While this agreement remains effective, M is required to help Pax | {{SL|Marius|While this agreement remains effective, M is required to help Pax ward off the attacks launched by Notro.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|As long as that condition is met, Pax | {{SL|Marius|As long as that condition is met, Pax will provide M with protection by letting him have their old server room as his lab.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|M is free to modify any equipment in that room, and Pax | {{SL|Marius|M is free to modify any equipment in that room, and Pax will provide the funds required to analyze Centipede and other hacking tools that Notro possesses...}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|So, Notro had once used Centipede to steal information from the Big Data Lab?}} | ||
Marius lowers his head and ponders for a moment. | Marius lowers his head and ponders for a moment. | ||
{{SL|Marius|I | {{SL|Marius|I suspect that it was Medilla who approached Pax.}} | ||
{{SL|You|...What?}} | {{SL|You|...What?}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|I agree. Although I don't have | {{SL|DAVIS|I agree. Although I don't have a record of this contract, this is the best way to explain the agreement.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|He's a loner, judging from his personality. He prefers to work alone, so why would he want to work with Pax otherwise?}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|So, when was this agreement made? Something must have happened to | {{SL|Marius|So, just when was this agreement made? Something must have happened to change his mind...}} | ||
{{SL|You|According to the contract, Pax | {{SL|You|According to the contract, Pax would protect M while the agreement still stands. Could it be related to this?}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|I think that's why.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|Smart kid. I think he must've already been prepared to attack Notro before deciding to look for Pax as backup.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Look for Pax as backup...}} | ||
If that's the case, then they must have reached this agreement | If that's the case, then they must have reached this agreement... | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=After Notro's short outage | |choice1=After Notro's short outage | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Was an agreement reached after the attack on Notro?}} | ||
{{SL|You|Was | {{SL|Marius|Miss, if that's the case, then Centipede probably wouldn't be able to attack for a long time...}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Miss, if that | {{SL|You|Ah, right...}} | ||
{{SL|You| | |||
|choice2=Before Notro's short outage | |choice2=Before Notro's short outage | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|The agreement should have been reached before the attack on Notro.}} | ||
{{SL|You|The agreement should have been | {{SL|You|Medilla is the kind of person who would think about his own safety first.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Medilla | |||
{{SL|Marius|Bingo! You're absolutely right!}} | {{SL|Marius|Bingo! You're absolutely right!}} | ||
{{SL|You|Before attacking Notro, Medilla already | {{SL|You|Before attacking Notro, Medilla already knew that Notro would not let him off.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Then, he saw | {{SL|You|Then, he saw an opportunity to defend the Big Data Lab from an attack by Centipede and helped them ward it off once.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Medilla revealed how dangerous Centipede was to Pax Technology and brought up how he hoped to work together to crack it.}} | ||
{{SL|You|After that, Medilla | {{SL|You|After that, Medilla launched an attack on Notro under the protection of Pax. He managed to shut them down for a while.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Right. | {{SL|Marius|Right. That's why they gave him an independent sever room--hidden and safe for research.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|I'd say Pax handled the situation quite well, if anything.}} | ||
Marius facepalms | Marius sighs and facepalms. | ||
{{SL|Marius|Probably got the green light from my bro. | {{SL|Marius|Probably got the green light from my bro. The Big Data Lab working together with a hacker? I've never heard anything of the like before...}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|I did not exist back then, either. Otherwise, I would have known something.}} | {{SL|DAVIS|I did not exist back then, either. Otherwise, I would have known something.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Don't be sad. At least we all have a role to play now.}} | ||
Marius nods. | Marius nods. | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|True. Right now, it'd be best to find out the truth as soon as possible. That way, my brother can also have a peace of mind.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Yup! | {{SL|You|Yup! Now, let's get down to it!}}}}}} | ||
}} | |||
}} | |||
==The Abyss Clue #1: Other meanings?== | ==The Abyss Clue #1: Other meanings?== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Marius!Marius von Hagen,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=The Abyss | |scriptHeader=The Abyss | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|You|Marius... can you please relax... a little more?}} | |||
{{SL|You|Marius... | Looking at Marius's anxious profile, you can't help but to feel worried. | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|Hush. Didn't Vyn previously say that there was a killer here?}} | ||
{{SL|You|But I think you'll attract unwanted attention if you come in looking | {{SL|You|But I think you'll attract unwanted attention if you come in looking as on edge as you are...}} | ||
Hearing that, Marius helplessly shakes his head and | Hearing that, Marius helplessly shakes his head and breathes out a sigh. | ||
{{SL|Marius|I wouldn't | {{SL|Marius|I wouldn't have been this nervous if I came here alone, but...}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|If anything | {{SL|Marius|If anything goes wrong, I'll get you out of here immediately.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Sure... But, it should be fine. I don't think there'll be any problem so long as no one notices us...}} | ||
As soon as you finish, a commotion at the bar catches your attention. | As soon as you finish, a commotion at the bar catches your attention. | ||
Some foreigners dressed in suits and sunglasses share a brief exchange with the owner of the place before standing and leaving. | |||
{{SL|You|!!!}} | {{SL|You|!!!}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|...}} | {{SL|Marius|...}} | ||
Marius immediately pulls you behind him, but the | Marius immediately pulls you behind him, but the foreigners walk right out of the bar without sparing any of you a single glance. | ||
{{SL|You|Looks like we were overreacting...}} | {{SL|You|Looks like we were overreacting a little...}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Hold on...}} | {{SL|Marius|Hold on...}} | ||
Marius looks at the bar | Marius looks at the bar where they'd just vacated. | ||
{{SL|Marius|Let's go and have a look.}} | {{SL|Marius|Let's go and have a look.}} | ||
You are puzzled by his decision but follow him anyway. Then, you notice a line of watermarks that had been left behind. | |||
{{SL|Bar Owner|Another youngster who wants to stick his nose in places it doesn't belong?}} | {{SL|Bar Owner|Another youngster who wants to stick his nose in places it doesn't belong?}} | ||
He | He takes a closer look at Marius before raising his eyebrows. | ||
{{SL|Bar Owner|...We have a big shot here. | {{SL|Bar Owner|...Oh? We have a big shot here. Very well. Suit yourself.}} | ||
The owner turns around and walks away. You exchange a look with Marius before you both | The owner turns around and walks away. You exchange a look with Marius before you both go back to observing the bar. | ||
{{SL|Marius|The shape of | {{SL|Marius|The shape of the watermarks looks like some kind of symbol...}} | ||
{{SL|You|Marius, those people | {{SL|You|Marius, those people are hitmen, aren't they...?}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Yeah. What they left here must be some sort of useful information for them.}} | {{SL|Marius|Yeah. What they left here must be some sort of useful information for them.}} | ||
Useful | Useful Information for them... | ||
So, are these water stains some sort of special communication between them? | |||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1= | |choice1=Text | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Is it of another language? I mean, they are foreigners...}} | ||
{{SL|You|Is it | {{SL|Marius|When hitmen receive jobs, all information will always be encrypted. So it can't be a foreign language.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|When hitmen receive jobs, all information | |||
{{SL|You|I see...}} | {{SL|You|I see...}} | ||
|choice2=Cipher | |choice2=Cipher | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|Then it should be a hitman's secret code. You know, special symbols and the like?}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|Marius|I think that's probably the case.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|I | {{SL|Marius|Wait. Let me take a picture and send it to the professionals.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Wait a | With no one watching, Marius snaps a photo of the watermarks on the bar counter before dragging you into a corner with him. | ||
10 minutes later, he | 10 minutes later, he gets a message from Luke. | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|You were right... They did use a code.}} | ||
{{SL|You|What does it say?}} | {{SL|You|What does it say?}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|...}} | {{SL|Marius|...}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|I | {{SL|Marius|All right, I'll tell you. Luke said it means that the target to be assassinated is still under surveillance.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|The killer was sent to Stellis to | {{SL|Marius|The killer was sent to Stellis to carry out the job. The target is quite obvious. I'm sure we all know who it is.}} | ||
{{SL|You|!!!}} | {{SL|You|!!!}} | ||
Suddenly, a | Suddenly, a message pops up on Marius' phone. | ||
{{SL|Marius|... | {{SL|Marius|...Really? She's 100% safe with me.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|What? What did you say, Marius?}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Luke said that since there's | {{SL|Marius|Luke said that since there's a killer here, it'd be safer for him to protect you in my place next time.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|Whatever. This place's pretty convenient for all of us anyway, so you can just pick who you want to come with next time.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|But | {{SL|Marius|But we have to cinch time and act quickly now that we know what's going on.}}}}}} | ||
}} | |||
}} | |||
==The Abyss Clue #2: The painting on the right wall== | ==The Abyss Clue #2: The painting on the right wall== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=The Abyss | |scriptHeader=The Abyss | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Luke|Abyss...}} | {{SL|Luke|Abyss...}} | ||
You | You walk into the bar with Luke and survey the area. | ||
Back when Marius had asked him about the hitmen's | Back when Marius had asked him about the hitmen's code, Luke had insisted on coming here with you to investigate again. | ||
Fortunately, you | Fortunately, you didn't bump into anyone dangerous this time. | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|I guess we won't be seeing those dangerous people you saw the last two times you came here.}} | ||
{{SL|You|That's good...}} | {{SL|You|That's good...}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|Don't worry. You've got me with you.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|Although this place is special, I still won't let anyone go picking fights in front of me.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Hehe, you | {{SL|You|Hehe, how reliable of you.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|Marius said that the hitmen do business here by leaving watermarks on the bar counter. But, I think they use other methods of communication as well.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|I | {{SL|Luke|I had a quick look around and I've already found other marks.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Oh? Like what... | {{SL|You|Oh? Like what...}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Just a moment. You'll see when the | {{SL|Luke|Just a moment. You'll see when the light dims.}} | ||
Luke pulls you over to | Luke pulls you over to a chair near the bar and takes a seat. | ||
After a while, the in-house | After a while, the in-house musician begins to play jazz. The lights in the area slowly dim. | ||
{{SL|Luke|Look at the bar counter now.}} | {{SL|Luke|Look at the bar counter now.}} | ||
You look at the bar in confusion. | You look at the bar in confusion. A fluorescent light in the upper right corner catches your attention. | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Luke! There seems to be a fluorescent mark inside the picture frame on the right...}} | ||
Luke nods. | Luke nods. | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|This mark is the same as the one the hitmen left back then. I believe that it's to exchange information, no doubt.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|I studied | {{SL|Luke|I studied the previous symbols, so I can roughly understand what they stand for.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|It should mean that the target has already left the country.}} | {{SL|Luke|It should mean that the assassination target has already left the country.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Left the country!? Does it mean the target has left Stellis City... and escaped abroad?}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|Yes. That's what it means.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|However, the symbols | {{SL|Luke|However, the symbols are more than just a status update.}} | ||
{{SL|You|More than | {{SL|You|More than a status update?}} | ||
Do these | Do these symbols carry other meanings? Like an order or something...? | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Continue | |choice1=Continue Tracking | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Are they telling their client that they'll continue tracking?}} | ||
{{SL|You|Are they telling their | {{SL|Luke|Yes. And that's what I'm worried about.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|If he really escaped abroad...}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|If he really | Luke is silent for a moment, and the sense of unease gradually rises in your heart. | ||
Luke is silent for a moment | |||
{{SL|You|Could it be that... Medilla knew a hitman was coming to Stellis, so he chose to flee abroad?}} | {{SL|You|Could it be that... Medilla knew a hitman was coming to Stellis in search of him, so he chose to flee abroad?}} | ||
{{SL|You|Wouldn't that be | {{SL|You|Wouldn't that be more dangerous? Wherever he goes, he'll still...}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Yeah | {{SL|Luke|Yeah. If Medilla is the target, then his escape could be more than just trying to hide from the killers on his trail.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|If we | {{SL|Luke|If we can find so much info on the people and organizations associated with him, then the hitmen with Notro's intelligence backing them would know much more.}} | ||
{{SL|You|!!!}} | {{SL|You|!!!}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Maybe he didn't want to get those around him involved in it...}} | ||
Luke | Luke holds your hand gently without a word. | ||
An oppressive silence fills the | |||
{{SL|Luke|How much courage did it take | An oppressive silence fills the room. | ||
{{SL|Luke| | |||
Luke's whispers | {{SL|Luke|How much courage did it take him to make such a choice?}} | ||
|choice2=Stop | {{SL|Luke|How much determination does it take for one to leave his loved ones behind... to go elsewhere, to a place far away...?}} | ||
|script2= | Luke's whispers were drowned out by the ambient noise and the jazz playing in the background. | ||
{{SL|You|Since it's specifically marked here, could it mean that the | |choice2=Stop Tracking | ||
{{SL|Luke|There are | |script2={{SL|You|Since it's specifically marked here, could it mean that the job was terminated?}} | ||
{{SL|You|They | {{SL|Luke|There are killers who will drop a job that is outside of their specialty, but this time...}} | ||
}} | {{SL|You|They are foreigners who specifically came here for it. It's unlikely that they'd give up easily... Sigh...}}}}}} | ||
}} | |||
==Stellis Harbor: Location Unlocked== | ==Stellis Harbor: Location Unlocked== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character, Marius!Marius von Hagen, Vyn!Vyn Richter | |||
|scriptHeader=NXX Group Chat | |scriptHeader=NXX Group Chat | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
Line 1,683: | Line 1,543: | ||
{{SL|Marius|Where?}} | {{SL|Marius|Where?}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Harbor | |choice1=Stellis Harbor | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Stellis Harbor. It's said to be the last known location of the cellular signal.}}}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|Vyn|Well, has the client finally taken the initiative?}} | ||
}} | {{SL|Artem|You mean, Medilla chose to head abroad on a boat?}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Well | |||
{{SL|Artem| | |||
{{SL|Luke|If we confirm the date of departure, then we can track him through the boat ticket records.}} | {{SL|Luke|If we confirm the date of departure, then we can track him through the boat ticket records.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|I do not think Medilla would leave his information there.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|So you're saying that he | {{SL|Marius|So you're saying that he will definitely erase his records after he leaves?}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|Yeah... I think that's something he would do.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|I'll go look.}} | {{SL|Artem|I'll go take a look.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|Is it okay to make a decision so soon? Don't we need a battle plan or anything?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|We're only looking for evidence of his departure. | {{SL|Artem|We're only looking for evidence of his departure. We can still ask around even if the records have been deleted.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I agree. | {{SL|Vyn|I agree. It is better to do the questioning sooner than later.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|I have no objections.}} | {{SL|Luke|I have no objections.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|What does @[Player] want to do?}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Go with Artem | |choice1=Go with Artem | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|I will go with Mr. Wing.}} | ||
{{SL|You|I | {{SL|Artem|Alright. I'll head right over now.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | |||
|choice2=Question as soon as possible | |choice2=Question as soon as possible | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|I agree with questioning as soon as possible.}} | ||
{{SL|You|I | {{SL|Artem|A precise judgment.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|A precise judgment.}} | {{SL|Marius|I hope everything goes well.}} | ||
}} | |||
{{SL|Marius|I hope | |||
{{SL|Luke|DAVIS and I will also help look for the records.}} | {{SL|Luke|DAVIS and I will also help look for the records.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I | {{SL|Vyn|I think we are getting very close to the truth.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|''-Tap to Continue- Stellis Harbor Location''}} | {{SL|Artem|''-Tap to Continue- Stellis Harbor Location''}}}} | ||
}} | |||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=Stellis Harbor | |scriptHeader=Stellis Harbor | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
In the harbor warehouse area, tons of goods are being transported onto container ships every day. | |||
In the | |||
Artem frowns as he looks at the | Artem frowns deeply as he looks at the address the client had sent. It was where the signal had been last seen. | ||
{{SL|Artem|...}} | {{SL|Artem|...}} | ||
{{SL|You|Mr. Wing, | {{SL|You|Mr. Wing, is this really the correct address? It's a harbor warehouse...}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|Well, it's supposed to be. But the ships here are all cargo ships. They don’t carry passengers.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Is it possible for ordinary passengers to enter?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|Normally, no. Unless...}} | ||
You and Artem give each other a look. He then walks towards someone who's working with the transporters. | |||
{{SL|Artem|Excuse me, do the freight managers who travel with the cargo board from here?}} | {{SL|Artem|Excuse me, do the freight managers who travel with the cargo board from here?}} | ||
{{SL|Manager|Yes.}} | {{SL|Manager|Yes.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|Will the handover also be done here if there's a last-minute change in boarding personnel?}} | ||
{{SL|Manager|Yes, that's right. | {{SL|Manager|Yes, that's right. Can I help you, sir?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|...No, | {{SL|Artem|... No, It's quite alright. Thank you.}} | ||
Artem | Artem comes back with a somber look. | ||
{{SL|You|Mr. Wing...}} | {{SL|You|Mr. Wing...}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|I knew it. To avoid leaving ticket records, it's easier to travel with cargo than with passengers.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|With passenger transport, it'd be difficult to change the information in the customs records, even for a hacker.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|He could've changed the details of the freight manager, allowing himself to board the ship. It's a good idea.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Well... That explains why he was here.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|It's getting late | {{SL|Artem|It's getting late. Let's go back and share this with Luke and the team.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Okay. I think he said something about | {{SL|You|Okay. I think he said something about going to search passenger records with DAVIS...}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|They might be wasting their time after all. Let's go back and tell them!}}}} | ||
==Abandoned Server Room Clue #3: Could it be | ==Abandoned Server Room Clue #3: Could it be she...== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character,Lilith!Medilla#Lilith | |||
|scriptHeader=Abandoned Server Room | |scriptHeader=Abandoned Server Room | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Luke|He said he wanted to see us, yet doesn't show up. Instead, he leaves such a complicated defense program on his computer...}} | |||
{{SL|Luke|He said he wanted to see us, | Luke frowns as he types. You can feel his dissatisfaction from how hard the keys of the keyboard were being smashed. | ||
Luke frowns as | |||
You also | You also feel that it's very strange to be summoned here, with no client in sight. | ||
{{SL|You|Maybe he got delayed for some reason...?}} | {{SL|You|Maybe he got delayed for some reason...?}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|No | {{SL|Luke|No. I think he left this defense program here on purpose.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|I wonder what we'll find once we crack it.}} | {{SL|Luke|I wonder what we'll find once we crack it.}} | ||
You wait in nerve-wrecking silence as you watch | You wait in nerve-wrecking silence as you watch the wall of code move up the screen. | ||
Finally, two hours later... | Finally, two hours later... | ||
{{SL|???|Thank you | {{SL|???|Thank you. You're finally here.}} | ||
As words appear on the screen, an electronic female voice comes from the computer's | As the words appear on the screen, an electronic female voice comes from the computer's speaker. | ||
Hearing the voice, Luke's face dramatically changes. | |||
{{SL|Luke|Wait, you | {{SL|Luke|Wait, are you...!}} | ||
The program stops speaking. Luke looks at the screen in a daze. | The program stops speaking. Luke looks at the screen in a daze. | ||
{{SL|You|Luke? | {{SL|You|Luke? Are you okay? Who is she?}} | ||
Why is Luke so shocked by the words of an AI? Is she... | |||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Missing person | |choice1=Missing person | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|(Is she the missing person? But isn't Medilla... a boy?)}} | ||
{{SL|You|(Is she the missing person? But | {{SL|Luke|(Isn't it strange to talk to us like this right now...?)}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|( | |||
|choice2=Client | |choice2=Client | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|Could it be that she is... the client who issued the commission to us?}} | ||
{{SL|You|Could she | {{SL|Luke|I think you may be right.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|I think you | {{SL|???|She is right. I'm the one who issued the job to you. I'm Lilith.}} | ||
{{SL|???| | Lilith's name shows on screen as a synthetic voice fills your ears. Your face is as shocked as Luke's. | ||
Lilith's name | |||
{{SL|Lilith|Medilla | {{SL|Lilith|Medilla made the Vesper Box a long time ago. It was for my training.}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith| | {{SL|Lilith|It raised my AI intelligence by issuing different tasks through the many screens of the Vesper Box.}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|However, he has been missing for | {{SL|Lilith|However, he has been missing for a month since Notro paid for an assassination order against him, abandoning me...}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|So you're saying that you're an AI assistant created by Medilla, right?}} | {{SL|Luke|So, you're saying that you're an AI assistant created by Medilla, right?}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|Yes. | {{SL|Lilith|Yes. Medilla created me during his collaboration with Pax Technology, I'm modeled after DAVIS.}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|Presently, I am the only one in this world | {{SL|Lilith|Presently, I am the only one in this world that can speak to him.}} | ||
{{SL|You|So, you sent the Vesper Box to Luke so we could help you find your master?}} | {{SL|You|So, you sent the Vesper Box to Luke so that we could help you find your master?}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith| | {{SL|Lilith|That's right.}} | ||
Lilith goes silent for a while. | Lilith goes silent for a while. | ||
{{SL|Lilith|I | {{SL|Lilith|I am very sorry for my rudeness, but you are the only ones who can help me find him now.}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|He must not be killed by an evil organization like Notro... Please help me!}} | {{SL|Lilith|He must not be killed by an evil organization like Notro... Please, help me!}} | ||
However, Luke shakes his head, surprising even you. | |||
{{SL|You|Luke, you...}} | {{SL|You|Luke, you...}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|Even if no one threatens me with the Big Data Lab as a bargaining chip, I'll still follow through till the end. Plus, I have already long accepted your commission.}} | ||
Luke smiles, looking at you. | Luke smiles, looking at you. | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|Besides, how could we let someone who upholds justice in the cyber world just disappear without a trace, right?}} | ||
{{SL|You|Yeah! We will find him. | {{SL|You|Yeah! We will find him. Notro shouldn't be allowed to do whatever it wants anymore!}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|Thank you... I | {{SL|Lilith|Thank you... I really appreciate it.}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|From now on, I'll help you | {{SL|Lilith|From now on, I'll do anything I can to help you.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|Good. I'm excited to work with you, Medilla's assistant.}}}}}} | ||
}} | |||
}} | |||
==Big Data Lab Clue #4: | ==Big Data Lab Clue #4: How he explained to the members after the incident== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Marius!Marius von Hagen,You!Main Character,DAVIS!DAVIS | |||
|scriptHeader=Pax's Big Data Lab | |scriptHeader=Pax's Big Data Lab | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Marius|What? The Notro platform crashed!?}} | |||
{{SL|Marius|What? Notro | Marius, who is here with you at the Big Data Lab, widens his eyes in shock upon hearing what DAVIS said. | ||
Marius, who | |||
{{SL|DAVIS|Yes | {{SL|DAVIS|Yes. And I think it happened a month ago.}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|According to the records | {{SL|DAVIS|According to the records Lilith sent, Notro stopped working a month ago, but their management didn't say a word about it.}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|Yesterday, | {{SL|DAVIS|Yesterday, someone from Notro announced that all the data has been lost and that it'd take at least half a year to fix it.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|Everyone knows it was Medilla who did this...}} | ||
{{SL|You|Will Notro change | {{SL|You|Will Notro change the battlefield and build another platform?}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|About that... I don't think it | {{SL|DAVIS|About that... I don't think it's very likely.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Yeah. According to our | {{SL|Marius|Yeah. According to our calculations, Notro's operation is completely dependent on Centipede.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Medilla has been fighting Notro for ages | {{SL|Marius|Medilla has been fighting Notro for ages, he must've done something to Centipede to cause such a paralysis.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|If Centipede | {{SL|Marius|If Centipede has been compromised, then they can no longer provide a secure platform for hackers to trade.}} | ||
You and Marius separately search for recent information about Centipede on Notro related websites. | |||
During the search, a sentence in Notro's | During the search, a sentence in Notro's closure announcement catches your attention. | ||
"We deeply | "We're deeply sorry for the loss of the hacker's trading place. The perpetrator won't get away with this." | ||
"Notro | "Notro will give its members the justice they deserve." | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|Justice? What kind of justice...?}} | ||
{{SL|You|...}} | {{SL|You|...}} | ||
There's only one | There's probably only one type of justice Notro can give its members... | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1= | |choice1=The Manifesto | ||
|script1={{SL|You|Is | |script1={{SL|You|Is building a new Notro platform their way of solving the problem?}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|If that was the case, then they'd have no reason to talk about it until they fix the problem.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|They could wait until | {{SL|Marius|They could wait until they gleefully got Centipede back.}} | ||
|choice2=Death threat | |choice2=Death threat | ||
|script2={{SL|You|Their | |script2={{SL|You|Their way of solving it... probably includes death threats.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Yeah... | {{SL|Marius|Yeah... anyone who stands up to Notro will eventually end up in a ditch somewhere.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Even if | {{SL|Marius|Even if the battle is temporarily lost, they've got to make a frightening impression with it at least.}}}}}} | ||
==Big Data Lab: Investigation Complete== | ==Big Data Lab: Investigation Complete== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Marius!Marius von Hagen,You!Main Character,DAVIS!DAVIS | |||
|scriptHeader=Pax's Big Data Lab | |scriptHeader=Pax's Big Data Lab | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Marius|He finally won, but he also lost his home.}} | {{SL|Marius|He finally won, but he also lost his home.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|...I must find him | {{SL|Marius|...I must find him. No matter what the situation may be.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|As an ally of Pax, he left the country alone so that he wouldn't drag us down with him.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|I | {{SL|Marius|I will not forgive myself until I find him. No excuses.}} | ||
Noticing how serious Marius is being, you and DAVIS nod in agreement. | |||
{{SL|DAVIS|Me too! A friend of the Big Data Lab is a friend of mine!}} | {{SL|DAVIS|Me too! A friend of the Big Data Lab is a friend of mine!}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Yes. The greatest contributor to defeating Notro can't just silently leave the scene and disappear!}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Thank you... Thank you | {{SL|Marius|Thank you... Thank you so much, guys.}}}} | ||
==Truth III== | ==Truth III== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Marius!Marius von Hagen,You!Main Character,Artem!Artem Wing,Luke!Luke Pearce,Vyn!Vyn Richter | |||
|scriptHeader=NXX Headquarters Meeting Room | |scriptHeader=NXX Headquarters Meeting Room | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
After returning from Big Data Lab, you and Marius inform everyone to come to the NXX base. | |||
After returning from | |||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|Have you got a new update on Notro?}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Something | {{SL|Marius|Something very serious has happened while we were all unaware…}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|What | {{SL|Vyn|What has happened?}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Notro | |choice1=Notro has been hacked | ||
|script1= | |script1= | ||
{{SL|You|Notro's core station | {{SL|You|Notro's core station has been hacked.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|Oh… I thought that might happen, but I didn't think he'd be able to pull it off…}} | ||
|choice2=Medilla made a move | |choice2=Medilla has made a move | ||
|script2= | |script2= | ||
{{SL|You|Medilla destroyed Centipede a month ago.}} | {{SL|You|Medilla destroyed Centipede a month ago.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|It's just like we thought… There really was a reason for his disappearance and the fact that he's being hunted down.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Yeah. | {{SL|Marius|Yeah. This guy has been making waves in the cyber world while we've all been living our lives in peace and security.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|His skill and courage are | {{SL|Vyn|His skill and courage are really something to be admired.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|So Notro | {{SL|Artem|So, what Notro is doing now is more in line with revenge, yes?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Even if they had | {{SL|Artem|Even if they've had confrontations with each other before, they weren't serious enough for them to send hitmen after him.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Yeah | {{SL|Luke|Yeah. And after the destruction of Centipede, it'll be a lot harder for them to hire hitmen.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|They sent hitmen after Medilla even though they | {{SL|Marius|They sent hitmen after Medilla even though they're in a mess. They really must have a vendetta against him.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|This doesn't look good.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|Yes. The further this investigation goes, the more likely it seems that Medilla has already been killed.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|Yeah… Although I am reluctant to agree, I think we should all be mentally prepared for the worst.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|No matter what the result is, we | {{SL|Luke|No matter what the result is, we shouldn't be too negative about it now.}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Well said | |choice1=Well said | ||
|script1= | |script1= | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|He's right! Our tasks are way easier than what Medilla's doing.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Indeed. | {{SL|Vyn|Indeed. Even if it is just spiritually, we cannot lose to the man who defeated Notro on his own.}} | ||
|choice2= | |choice2=Stay positive | ||
|script2= | |script2= | ||
{{SL|You|Nothing is certain yet. There | {{SL|You|Nothing is certain yet. There is still hope!}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Yes | {{SL|Artem|Yes, we shouldn't let our emotions affect our judgment. Not until we see the final result.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|That's our Miss | {{SL|Marius|That's our Miss for you — always raring to go.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Then let's | {{SL|Marius|Then let's make full use of our time and start investigating the remaining locations.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|The fewer locations | {{SL|Luke|The fewer locations left, the closer we are to the truth.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|We're almost at the end. I | {{SL|Luke|We're almost at the end. I will not give up.}}}} | ||
}} | |||
==Stellis Harbor Clue #1: How Medilla | ==Stellis Harbor Clue #1: How did Medilla get out of here== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=Stellis Harbor | |scriptHeader=Stellis Harbor | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Manager|The freight manager who replaced me?}} | |||
{{SL|Manager|The | Harbor warehouse. The freight manager tries to recall what happened a month ago. | ||
{{SL|Manager| | {{SL|Manager|Yeah, there was a young man who told me to change shift with him, claiming that he had an order from above.}} | ||
{{SL|Manager|I checked | {{SL|Manager|I checked the email in the warehouse's computer and found that there really was a shift change notice in the mailbox.}} | ||
{{SL|Manager|But I never saw him again | {{SL|Manager|But I never saw him again ever since. I wonder if he's working in the other cargo docks?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Can we see the record from | {{SL|Artem|Can we see the record from that time?}} | ||
{{SL|Manager| | {{SL|Manager|Well...}} | ||
{{SL|You|We | {{SL|You|We are attorneys. We are investigating a case and we need this information.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|This is my attorney's badge and my certificate...}} | ||
{{SL|Manager|Haha, it's fine. | {{SL|Manager|Haha, it's fine. I trust you. Besides, this isn't confidential anyway.}} | ||
{{SL|Manager|Just promise me | {{SL|Manager|Just promise me you won't touch anything else on the computer. It's in the warehouse, you can't miss it.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Thank you. [Player], let's go.}} | {{SL|Artem|Thank you. [Player], let's go.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Okay!}} | ||
With permission from the manager, you and Artem open the email on the computer. | |||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|I found a shift-change notice, which was sent from the company's email.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|With a shift schedule attached, it looks very formal...}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|It looks perfect | {{SL|Artem|It looks perfect. But I believe none of the names and information above is true.}} | ||
It is now obvious how Medilla got out of the country | It is now obvious how Medilla got out of the country. | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1= | |choice1=Fake Mail | ||
|script1={{SL|You|Medilla | |script1={{SL|You|Obviously, Medilla falsified the emails and the company authorization documents.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|Yes. According to his style of doing things, he must have been planning this for a while, but waited for that day to do it.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|That way, there would only be a minimal, but expected amount of traces left, if any.}} | ||
|choice2= | |choice2=Stealth Movement | ||
|script2={{SL|You| | |script2={{SL|You|Medilla probably infiltrated the logistics company before then to create the official docs, right?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|I | {{SL|Artem|I think it's unlikely. It's too risky.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|Also, consider how long it would take to implement that. Doing so wouldn't be conducive to his rapid exit from the country.}}}}}} | ||
==Stellis Harbor: Investigation Complete== | ==Stellis Harbor: Investigation Complete== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=Stellis Harbor | |scriptHeader=Stellis Harbor | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|You|Leaving without a sound, erasing | {{SL|You|Leaving without a sound, erasing all traces and disappearing from Stellis completely...}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|What a... hacker.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Let's | {{SL|Artem|Let's go back and tell everyone. If it requires an offshore investigation, then we might need Luke's help.}} | ||
Medilla... | Is Medilla... still... | ||
The thought of that possibility | The thought of that possibility makes your heart feel as heavy as a boulder. | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|Don't give up. Not until we see the end result for ourselves.}} | ||
Artem's | Artem's hands rest on your shoulder, imparting warmth and emboldening you. | ||
{{SL|You|...!}} | {{SL|You|...!}} | ||
{{SL|You|Yeah. Don't worry about me, | {{SL|You|Yeah. Don't worry about me. No matter what the result is, I will still accept it with a smile.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|So the super hacker who defeated Notro alone won't laugh at me!}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|That's right.}} | ||
Artem gently squeezes your shoulder and smiles at you. | Artem gently squeezes your shoulder and smiles at you. | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|Confidence suits you well.}}}} | ||
==Truth IV== | ==Truth IV== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character, Marius!Marius von Hagen, Vyn!Vyn Richter | |||
|scriptHeader=NXX Headquarters Meeting Room | |scriptHeader=NXX Headquarters Meeting Room | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
At the pier, you called for a meeting. When you and Artem return to the NXX base, Luke is already there. | |||
At the pier, you | |||
{{SL|Artem|We confirmed that he left | {{SL|Artem|We've confirmed that he left from the cargo port.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|Is it a trans-ocean route?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Yes. | {{SL|Artem|Yes. I'm afraid it'll be very difficult to find him now.}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1= | |choice1=Sorry | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Sorry, we've come this far, only to meet another dead end...}} | ||
{{SL|You|Sorry, we | {{SL|Luke|We've already done our best, so don't beat yourself up over it.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|We | |||
|choice2=Is there any other way? | |choice2=Is there any other way? | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|Can we try to track him overseas?}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|Luke|It'd be difficult. But if Lilith allows us to disclose the details, then maybe I can ask my colleagues to help.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|It'd be difficult. | The door suddenly opens. All of you turn to look at the door, only to find that Vyn and Marius have arrived. | ||
}} | |||
The door suddenly opens. All of you turn to look at the door | |||
{{SL|Marius|I'm late. | {{SL|Marius|I'm late. Have you finished with the investigations?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|Yeah. Were you guys in class?}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|I gave him said class, to be exact.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|Not like I want to go to his class anyway… I checked the NXX cases and luckily, we are not too far behind.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|True… We've been so busy with the Medilla case recently that we haven't looked at the NXX cases for quite a while now.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I have been screening the cases | {{SL|Vyn|I have been screening the cases. There is nothing urgent at the moment.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Our progress | {{SL|Vyn|Do not worry. Our progress is not too far behind.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|So, the latest update we've gotten confirms that Medilla has already gone abroad, right?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Yes. | {{SL|Artem|Yes. I'm afraid this is as far as we can track him unless we have foreign resources to use.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|It's not | {{SL|Marius|It's not impossible… but it'll cause a stir. If that happens, then we won't be able to keep it under wraps anymore.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|[Player], | {{SL|Vyn|[Player], shall we go and ask the AI assistant, Lilith, for her opinion?}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|For the sake of her master's safety, she | {{SL|Vyn|For the sake of her master's safety, she won't be able to withhold information from us anymore.}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1= | |choice1=You will ask | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Okay. I'll go ask.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Okay | {{SL|Artem|This would be against her master's will. Give her some time to consider.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|This would be against her master's will | |choice2=You may be rejected | ||
|choice2= | |script2={{SL|You|She's very insistent on Medilla's condition on confidentiality. She may refuse to disclose details to others.}} | ||
|script2= | {{SL|Marius|True... After all, this is Medilla's own wish. We need to respect his thoughts.}}}} | ||
{{SL|You|She's very insistent on Medilla's | {{SL|Luke|I'll get ready for both scenarios. If Lilith refuses, then I'll just have to find another way.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|True... After all, | |||
}} | |||
{{SL|Luke|I'll | |||
{{SL|Vyn|This is not the time to play hero. This matter does not concern only you.}} | {{SL|Vyn|This is not the time to play hero. This matter does not concern only you.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|This concerns the | {{SL|Artem|This concerns the network security of all of Stellis. I will not sit back if there's something I can do.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Societal events strongly influence the stock market. I'm just doing what any | {{SL|Marius|Societal events strongly influence the stock market. I'm just doing what any CEO of the Pax Group would do.}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Let's | |choice1=Let's work together | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Luke, let's work together!}} | ||
{{SL|You|Luke, let's | {{SL|Luke|Yeah… Thank you, everyone.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | |choice2=Solve the problems together | ||
|choice2= | |script2={{SL|You|We will solve this problem together!}} | ||
|script2= | {{SL|Luke|Yeah, thanks guys.}}}} | ||
{{SL|You|We | {{SL|Vyn|[Player], if my knowledge in psychology can be applied to an AI, then perhaps I can be of help with persuading Lilith.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Yeah | {{SL|Marius|I don't think that will work…}} | ||
}} | |||
{{SL|Vyn|[Player], if my knowledge in psychology can be applied to an AI, then perhaps I can | |||
{{SL|Marius|I don't think that will | |||
{{SL|Artem|Nothing can be worse than losing our target.}} | {{SL|Artem|Nothing can be worse than losing our target.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Many AIs are designed to learn by | {{SL|Artem|Many AIs are designed to learn by imitating human behavior. Vyn's suggestion may work.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|[Player] and I will ask for help in the group | {{SL|Luke|[Player] and I will ask for help in the group if we need anything.}}}} | ||
}} | |||
==The Abyss Clue #3: Assassination== | ==The Abyss Clue #3: Assassination== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Vyn!Vyn Richter,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=Abyss | |scriptHeader=Abyss | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
Following Lilith's clue, you went down to the Abyss bar again. | |||
Following Lilith's clue, you | |||
There aren't many customers in the bar because of how early you are. Only the cleaner and the lazy owner was around. | |||
{{SL|You|It's so quiet today...}} | {{SL|You|It's so quiet today...}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|Looks like those people are already gone.}} | ||
Vyn looks around | Vyn looks around, seeing no foreigners around. | ||
{{SL|Bar Owner|The people you're looking for | {{SL|Bar Owner|The people you're looking for left yesterday.}} | ||
The owner is already very familiar with Vyn | The owner is already very familiar with Vyn. Just a single glance is enough for him to figure out why you're both here. | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Yesterday?}} | {{SL|Vyn|Yesterday?}} | ||
{{SL|Bar Owner|Yeah. They never | {{SL|Bar Owner|Yeah. They never stay in the same place after completing a mission. That's the iron-clad rule of their profession.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Mission... completed?}} | ||
{{SL|Bar Owner| | {{SL|Bar Owner|Yup. They usually record the name of the assassination target and the mission details there.}} | ||
{{SL|Bar Owner| | {{SL|Bar Owner|Since they've already finished their mission, some details no longer need to be kept confidential. You should be able to pinpoint it at a glance.}} | ||
{{SL|Bar Owner|Before they left this morning, I recall them recording it...}} | {{SL|Bar Owner|Before they left this morning, I recall them recording it...}} | ||
The | The bartender deliberately drags his words out while eyeing an iced whiskey bottle. | ||
{{SL|Vyn|They ordered whiskey without drinking | {{SL|Vyn|They ordered the whiskey without drinking it?}} | ||
Vyn | Vyn takes the bottle from the ice bucket. | ||
The small black handwriting on it was already fading due to the water, the ink spreading like small snakes in the water. | |||
Even so, it | Even so, it was clear enough for us to see. It was a letter M being crossed out. | ||
Now, the message is clear... | |||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Successful assassination | |choice1=Successful assassination | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|...}} | ||
{{SL|You|...}} | {{SL|You|Medilla... is ultimately...}} | ||
{{SL|You|Medilla... | {{SL|Vyn|...Yes.}}}}}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|...Yes.}} | |||
}} | |||
}} | |||
==The Abyss: Investigation Complete== | ==The Abyss: Investigation Complete== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Vyn!Vyn Richter,You!Main Character | |||
|scriptHeader=Abyss | |scriptHeader=Abyss | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
Vyn puts the chilled whiskey back into the | Vyn puts the chilled whiskey back into the ice bucket. | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Thank you for your | {{SL|Vyn|Thank you for your help these couple of days.}} | ||
{{SL|Bar Owner|I didn't | {{SL|Bar Owner|I didn't do anything.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Is it not risky to | {{SL|Vyn|Is it not risky to be sharing the information of killers to outsiders for free?}} | ||
{{SL|Bar Owner|...}} | {{SL|Bar Owner|...}} | ||
{{SL|You|Huh...?}} | {{SL|You|Huh...?}} | ||
Now that you think about it | Now that you think about it... The owner had tipped you guys off so many times, yet he never asked for payment. | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Anyway, thank you.}} | {{SL|Vyn|Anyway, thank you.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Yeah... You have my thanks too.}} | ||
The bar owner waves his hand before turning around to clean | The bar owner waves his hand before turning around to clean the wine rack. | ||
{{SL|Bar Owner|Abyss is where | {{SL|Bar Owner|The Abyss is the place where dreams come true. Be it riches, treasures, or knowledge...}} | ||
{{SL|Bar Owner|I just don't want | {{SL|Bar Owner|I just don't want the customers who come here to leave empty-handed or disappointed.}} | ||
With that | With that, he leaves you two alone. | ||
{{SL|You|Although Abyss | {{SL|You|Although Abyss puts people on edge, the owner is actually a really nice person...}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|You think so? I think that he is just following the rules of their trade.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|... | {{SL|Vyn|...Should we head back now and inform everyone about what we found out about Medilla?}} | ||
Silence falls between the two of you as the topic returned to Medilla. | |||
{{SL|You|(I | {{SL|You|(I already had an inkling that he might be dead, but hearing the cold, hard, truth about it now still makes me...)}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|I am fine with telling them about it if it makes you uncomfortable to do so...}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|It's okay. I'm just going to announce a piece of news. It's nothing to be hesitating about.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|They may be disappointed and sad... but, isn't this the truth that we're chasing after?}} | ||
{{SL|You|Bravely facing the truth is the only way we can | {{SL|You|Bravely facing the truth is the only way we can stand up to all the hard work that everyone has put into this!}} | ||
Vyn | Vyn stares at you for a good long while. Finally, he sighs. | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Even if the truth is cruel, it is the only thing you have been pursuing.. | {{SL|Vyn|I should not be surprised. Even if the truth is cruel, it is the only thing you have been pursuing...}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|You have been strong | {{SL|Vyn|You have always been so strong. Looks like I have no need to worry about you.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Let us | {{SL|Vyn|Let us head back. I will be there with you to announce the news.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Okay!}}}} | {{SL|You|Okay!}}}} | ||
==Truth V== | ==Truth V== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character, Marius!Marius von Hagen, Vyn!Vyn Richter | |||
|scriptHeader=NXX Headquarters Meeting Room | |scriptHeader=NXX Headquarters Meeting Room | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Vyn|I have returned from the investigation. I have an important announcement to make.}} | |||
{{SL|Vyn|I have returned from | {{SL|Marius|I have a bad feeling… Why is he talking so formally?}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Why is he talking so formally | |||
{{SL|Luke|Go ahead. We're all here.}} | {{SL|Luke|Go ahead. We're all here.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Whatever the outcome is, we'll accept it.}} | {{SL|Artem|Whatever the outcome is, we'll accept it.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Medilla has already been assassinated.}} | {{SL|You|Medilla has already been assassinated.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|…I knew it.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|...}} | {{SL|Marius|...}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|We now have no choice but to accept this fact. Let us tell Lilith the truth as soon as possible.}} | {{SL|Vyn|We now have no choice but to accept this fact. Let us tell Lilith the truth as soon as possible.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|What's our | {{SL|Artem|What's our plan? Is this the end of the story?}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|I'm going to ask Lilith for her opinion first.}} | {{SL|Luke|I'm going to ask Lilith for her opinion first.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|If she | {{SL|Luke|If she is willing to disclose the details, then I will let my colleagues take over the case.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|If we can take this opportunity to get rid of Notro for good, then that would be the best case scenario.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|Well, I agree.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|I can find another way if you have difficulties dealing with certain issues abroad.}} | {{SL|Marius|I can find another way if you have difficulties dealing with certain issues abroad.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|Thank you. Let me check with her first.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|[Player], what about you? What do you think of this situation?}} | {{SL|Vyn|[Player], what about you? What do you think of this situation?}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|What | {{SL|Vyn|What would you do if the investigation gets even more complicated?}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1= | |choice1=Follow up actively | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|I will take the initiative to follow up on this incident.}} | ||
{{SL|You|I | {{SL|Marius|Do you want to continue the investigation with me? I can arrange the overseas trip.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | |||
{{SL|Vyn|If necessary, I can also be of some assistance.}} | {{SL|Vyn|If necessary, I can also be of some assistance.}} | ||
|choice2=Wait for the right | |choice2=Wait for the right time | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|I'll discuss the situation with Lilith first, and I'll offer my help when necessary.}} | ||
{{SL|You|I'll discuss the situation with Lilith first, and I'll offer my help when | {{SL|Artem|Okay. This is a safer option.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Luke|If there are any updates, I will let you know first thing!}}}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|If there are any updates, I | {{SL|Marius|However, this operation will only continue if Lilith agrees to allow third-party involvement.}} | ||
}} | {{SL|Luke|[Player] and I will try our best to convince her.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|However, | {{SL|Artem|We'll be leaving it to you two then.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|[Player] and I will | {{SL|Vyn|I look forward to your good news.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|We' | |||
{{SL|Vyn|I look forward to your good news.}} | |||
}} | |||
==Abandoned Server Room Clue #4: Special | ==Abandoned Server Room Clue #4: Special way of communication?== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character,Lilith!Medilla#Lilith | |||
|scriptHeader=Abandoned Server Room | |scriptHeader=Abandoned Server Room | ||
|script= | |script=You and Luke bring the Vesper Box to the server room. | ||
You and Luke bring the Vesper Box to the server room. | |||
The Vesper Box is what Lilith uses to give orders and | The Vesper Box is what Lilith uses to give orders and talk to you. But this is also where she actually is. | ||
Today, Luke has another mission other than being the one to break the truth to her. He was going to take Lilith away from here. | |||
His plan was to put Lilith in the Vesper Box for now, before deciding where to put her. | |||
{{SL|Lilith|So, have you | {{SL|Lilith|So, have you found Medilla?}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|He's dead.}} | {{SL|Luke|He's dead.}} | ||
Luke | Luke inputs these words into the computer. | ||
His serious face is reflected on the screen where those cold words are displayed. | His serious face is reflected on the screen where those cold words are displayed. I felt my heart plummet as well. | ||
{{SL|Lilith|...}} | {{SL|Lilith|...}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|I | {{SL|Lilith|I see.}} | ||
Lilith's answer is calm, as | Lilith's answer is calm, as though she had been expecting this all along. | ||
{{SL|Luke|Were you already aware of this beforehand?}} | {{SL|Luke|Were you already aware of this beforehand?}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|I | {{SL|Lilith|I've already estimated this potential outcome based on the program Medilla wrote for me and the time he lost contact.}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|No matter how I calculated, the result | {{SL|Lilith|No matter how I calculated the outcome, the result remains the same: his chance of survival is extremely low.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|Then, why did you ask me to help you?}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|You are | {{SL|Lilith|You are the most famed private detective in Stellis. Medilla has known about you for a long time.}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith| | {{SL|Lilith|He'd already told me back then, that perhaps I could ask you for help if anything were to happen to him.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|I see...}} | {{SL|Luke|I see...}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|When he decided to destroy Centipede, he made the Vesper Box and assigned me to generate | {{SL|Lilith|When he decided to destroy Centipede, he made the Vesper Box and assigned me to generate the missions.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|So these missions | {{SL|Luke|So these missions are created for us to find out where he is after he's gone missing?}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|That doesn't | {{SL|Luke|That doesn't seem like Medilla's way of doing things.}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|You | {{SL|Lilith|You're right.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Unless... He asked us to investigate him, but never wanted us to find him?}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|Right. Why would someone who's trying so hard to hide himself want people to go looking for him?}} | ||
Luke looks at you | Luke looks at you seriously. | ||
{{SL|Luke|What do you think, [Player]? | {{SL|Luke|What do you think, [Player]? What do you think is his real intention for making us do this?}} | ||
On the Vesper Box, the witch avatar appears to be listening to her master's voice from beyond the grave. | |||
If it | If it was not for us to find him, then his real purpose must be... | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1=Real | |choice1=Real Contract | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|Is Medilla planning on using Lilith to reveal the truth of the contract to us? Then, afterwards...}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Get us to complete an actual job he requested?}} | ||
{{SL|You|Get us to complete | {{SL|You|I know it sounds confusing, but I really can't think of any other possibility...}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|Luke|You're right. I think that's the only reasonable explanation for what he's been up to.}}}}}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | |||
}} | |||
}} | |||
==Abandoned Server Room: Investigation Complete== | ==Abandoned Server Room: Investigation Complete== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character,Lilith!Medilla#Lilith | |||
|scriptHeader=Abandoned Server Room | |scriptHeader=Abandoned Server Room | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Lilith| | {{SL|Lilith|That's right... Through this series of events, Medilla wants you to trust him, and also for me to trust you.}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith| | {{SL|Lilith|After that, there is a very important matter to be entrusted to you, and only you.}} | ||
You and Luke glance at each other. | You and Luke glance at each other. | ||
There's no way either of you would back down after having come this far. | |||
No matter what challenges lie ahead, you must face them for | No matter what challenges lie ahead, you must face them for the sake of Medilla. | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|All right. Tell us what Medilla really wants from us.}} | ||
After a few seconds of silence, Lilith's | After a few seconds of silence, Lilith's monotonous voice breaks the silence. | ||
{{SL|Lilith|Please take me to Notro's core station. I will destroy Centipede myself.}} | {{SL|Lilith|Please take me to Notro's core station. I will destroy Centipede myself.}}}} | ||
}} | |||
==Truth VI== | ==Truth VI== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character, Marius!Marius von Hagen, Vyn!Vyn Richter | |||
|scriptHeader=NXX Headquarters Meeting Room | |scriptHeader=NXX Headquarters Meeting Room | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|Marius|I thought Centipede disappeared long ago together with the Notro platform…}} | |||
{{SL|Marius|I thought Centipede | {{SL|Luke|No. Notro was paralyzed because other than Medilla having damaged the platform...}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|No. Notro was paralyzed because | {{SL|Luke|He has also blocked Centipede.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|He also blocked Centipede.}} | |||
{{SL|Vyn|Blocked?}} | {{SL|Vyn|Blocked?}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Yes. In | {{SL|Luke|Yes. In fact, when Medilla hacked Notro, he had been counter-tracked and his system was being destroyed.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|So, Medilla didn’t really have time to delete Centipede for good.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|But, I believe he must've found a way to temporarily stop Notro from using it.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|That's right.}} | {{SL|Luke|That's right.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|When he destroyed the platform, he also blocked | {{SL|Luke|When he destroyed the platform, he'd also blocked Notro's core station with a self-made firewall he made in advance.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|I just checked the base station. It | {{SL|Luke|I just checked the base station. It is a firewall that's unbreakable by hacking.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|He managed to finish | {{SL|Marius|He managed to finish two tasks within such a limited time… Medilla really is something.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|So, the job details of his commission is very clear.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|[Player], why don't you explain it to everyone?}} | {{SL|Luke|[Player], why don't you explain it to everyone?}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Medalla's commission is that he wants us to complete his dream of destroying Centipede.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Because Lilith is the secret key to the firewall.}} | {{SL|You|Because Lilith is the secret key to the firewall.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|You mean, he wants us to break the firewall and delete centipede?}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Yes. Centipede was designed to be | {{SL|Luke|Yes. Centipede was designed to be undeletable by AI. It can only be manually destroyed.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|I see. If that's the case, then everything makes sense now.}} | {{SL|Artem|I see. If that's the case, then everything makes sense now.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|So… The guy was ready to sacrifice himself, all for the sake of this very day.}} | ||
{{SC | {{SC | ||
|choice1= | |choice1=You must help him | ||
|script1= | |script1={{SL|You|We must help him fulfill his dream!}} | ||
{{SL|You|We must help him fulfill his dream!}} | {{SL|Luke|Yeah... He sacrificed his life for justice. We must help him uphold it.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | |||
|choice2=Don't let his sacrifice be in vain | |choice2=Don't let his sacrifice be in vain | ||
|script2= | |script2={{SL|You|We will not let his sacrifice be in vain!}} | ||
{{SL|You|We | {{SL|Luke|Yup. Let's finish up the things he couldn't.}}}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Vyn|If that is the case, then let us just settle this matter right here.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Marius|Yeah. Since we're all here.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Luke|Lilith has been transferred to the hard disk of the Vesper Box.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | |||
Luke points to the Vesper Box on the table. | Luke points to the Vesper Box on the table. | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|[Player], are you ready?}} | ||
{{SL|You|Yes!}} | {{SL|You|Yes!}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Let's | {{SL|Luke|Let's get both DAVIS and Lilith to come out and begin now.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|Good! Let's finish this together!}}}} | ||
}} | |||
==Truth VII== | ==Truth VII== | ||
{{Script | {{Script | ||
|characterLinks= | |characterLinks=Artem!Artem Wing,Luke!Luke Pearce,You!Main Character, Marius!Marius von Hagen, Vyn!Vyn Richter,DAVIS!DAVIS,Medilla!Medilla,Lilith!Medilla#Lilith | ||
|scriptHeader= | |scriptHeader=Truth VII | ||
|script= | |script= | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|Did Lilith agree to make what happened between Medilla and Notro public?}} | |||
{{SL|Luke|Yes. But only on a small scale. I've already written a report on this and submitted it to the National Security Bureau.}} | |||
{{SL|Marius|How efficient… Were you already prepared to write this report?}} | |||
{{SL|DAVIS|Did Lilith agree to make | |||
{{SL|Luke|Yes | |||
{{SL|Marius|How | |||
{{SL|Luke|I simply rearranged my investigation records a little bit.}} | {{SL|Luke|I simply rearranged my investigation records a little bit.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Which means we have to wait for the National Security Bureau's verdict before we can decide whether we can delete Centipede?}} | {{SL|Artem|Which means we have to wait for the National Security Bureau's verdict before we can decide whether we can delete Centipede?}} | ||
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Thinking about Medilla's girlfriend, who you met in the archives room, reminds you of the promise you made. | Thinking about Medilla's girlfriend, who you met in the archives room, reminds you of the promise you made. | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Right… Even though Medilla's dead, we still need to let her know that he'd gone and pulled off an incredible feat before his passing.}} | ||
The atmosphere grows heavy and no one speaks for a while. | The atmosphere grows heavy and no one speaks for a while. | ||
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{{SL|Luke|Hello? Yes. I'm right next to the computer.}} | {{SL|Luke|Hello? Yes. I'm right next to the computer.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke| | {{SL|Luke|…Do we take action now? OK, roger that.}} | ||
Luke hangs up the phone and nods to everyone. | Luke hangs up the phone and nods to everyone. | ||
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{{SL|Lilith|Compared to the physical world, cyberspace is a whole other world on its own.}} | {{SL|Lilith|Compared to the physical world, cyberspace is a whole other world on its own.}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|A world where humans, programs, and AIs | {{SL|Lilith|A world where humans, programs, and AIs coexist… A place much wider than the world you see in front of your eyes.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|As a result, there are more dark hidden corners, aren't there?}} | {{SL|Marius|As a result, there are more dark hidden corners, aren't there?}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|Yes. The rules here are completely different from those of your world.}} | {{SL|Lilith|Yes. The rules here are completely different from those of your world.}} | ||
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{{SL|You|(Why isn't anyone talking? And the questions they just asked...)}} | {{SL|You|(Why isn't anyone talking? And the questions they just asked...)}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith| | {{SL|Lilith|…You're right. I won't be able to witness the destruction of Centipede...}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|The secret key exists in my underlying codes. When the firewall is destroyed, I will disappear along with it.}} | {{SL|Lilith|The secret key exists in my underlying codes. When the firewall is destroyed, I will disappear along with it.}} | ||
{{SL|You|!!!}} | {{SL|You|!!!}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|…Why would Medilla do that?}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|Yeah… Did he plan to do this to you from the beginning…}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|Because that's the purpose of my existence.}} | {{SL|Lilith|Because that's the purpose of my existence.}} | ||
{{SL|Lilith|I am an AI assistant who was born to destroy Centipede. Someone who would never betray him.}} | {{SL|Lilith|I am an AI assistant who was born to destroy Centipede. Someone who would never betray him.}} | ||
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{{SL|Vyn|We will witness the destruction of Centipede on your behalf.}} | {{SL|Vyn|We will witness the destruction of Centipede on your behalf.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Rest assured. You can leave the rest to us.}} | {{SL|Vyn|Rest assured. You can leave the rest to us.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|…Dr. Richter!}} | ||
You rarely see Vyn so serious. Perhaps he was moved by that man's will. | You rarely see Vyn so serious. Perhaps he was moved by that man's will. | ||
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{{SL|Marius|We'll witness the end for you.}} | {{SL|Marius|We'll witness the end for you.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|For an ally of Pax... I won't allow that thing to remain at large.}} | {{SL|Marius|For an ally of Pax... I won't allow that thing to remain at large.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Marius…}} | ||
Marius clenches his fist. The most important thing he wants to continue is what his brother and his allies have left him. | Marius clenches his fist. The most important thing he wants to continue is what his brother and his allies have left him. | ||
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{{SL|Artem|There're still many places in the world that are not protected by law.}} | {{SL|Artem|There're still many places in the world that are not protected by law.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|But if we work hard to change this, then such places will slowly dwindle by the day...}} | {{SL|Artem|But if we work hard to change this, then such places will slowly dwindle by the day...}} | ||
{{SL|You|Mr. | {{SL|You|Mr. Wing…}} | ||
Artem's eyes light up in determination. He has always been like this. He'll never walk away from the issues that occur anywhere near his vicinity. | Artem's eyes light up in determination. He has always been like this. He'll never walk away from the issues that occur anywhere near his vicinity. | ||
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{{SL|Luke|Life may be extinguished, but courage and justice will not.}} | {{SL|Luke|Life may be extinguished, but courage and justice will not.}} | ||
{{SL|Luke|Even if his existence is erased, what he has done and everything he has accomplished will never disappear.}} | {{SL|Luke|Even if his existence is erased, what he has done and everything he has accomplished will never disappear.}} | ||
Luke… He's still the same as ever, always inspired by the stories of heroes. | |||
But things are different this time. You were all participants in this. You will pick up whatever he'd failed to finish. | But things are different this time. You were all participants in this. You will pick up whatever he'd failed to finish. | ||
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The bug breaks down into numerous letters and characters, unraveling and drifting into space... until finally, disappearing into nothingness. | The bug breaks down into numerous letters and characters, unraveling and drifting into space... until finally, disappearing into nothingness. | ||
This story emerged from misgivings, death, and the disappearance of an | This story emerged from misgivings, death, and the disappearance of an organization… | ||
It has come to an end, in a place where the world will never see, find, or even hear about. | It has come to an end, in a place where the world will never see, find, or even hear about. | ||
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{{SL|???|If you hear this recording, it means that Lilith has chosen her destiny to die with Centipede.}} | {{SL|???|If you hear this recording, it means that Lilith has chosen her destiny to die with Centipede.}} | ||
{{SL|???|If she had a life, then maybe she's meeting me in the other world right now.}} | {{SL|???|If she had a life, then maybe she's meeting me in the other world right now.}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS| | {{SL|DAVIS|Oh… This voice!}} | ||
Everyone exchanged glances with each other. We all knew who this voice belonged to. | Everyone exchanged glances with each other. We all knew who this voice belonged to. | ||
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{{SL|Medilla|So, I chose to defend justice in the cyber world, hoping that this can bring happiness to everyone in reality.}} | {{SL|Medilla|So, I chose to defend justice in the cyber world, hoping that this can bring happiness to everyone in reality.}} | ||
{{SL|Medilla|That's why I feel very happy, even in the face of danger and loneliness.}} | {{SL|Medilla|That's why I feel very happy, even in the face of danger and loneliness.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Medilla……}} | ||
{{SL|Medilla|I don't regret coming to this world, but neither do I regret leaving like this.}} | {{SL|Medilla|I don't regret coming to this world, but neither do I regret leaving like this.}} | ||
{{SL|Medilla|If I absolutely had to say something I regretted, it'd be that I didn't get to meet those who were willing to help me in the end.}} | {{SL|Medilla|If I absolutely had to say something I regretted, it'd be that I didn't get to meet those who were willing to help me in the end.}} | ||
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The final screen of the Vesper Box goes out, followed by a puff of rising smoke. | The final screen of the Vesper Box goes out, followed by a puff of rising smoke. | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|…Did it self-destruct?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|It must be a self-destructive mechanism set up by Medilla. It has served its purpose. after all.}} | {{SL|Artem|It must be a self-destructive mechanism set up by Medilla. It has served its purpose. after all.}} | ||
Vyn gently picks up the Vesper Box on the table and smiles. | Vyn gently picks up the Vesper Box on the table and smiles. | ||
{{SL|Vyn|So that is the true meaning of the "Vesper Box."}} | {{SL|Vyn|So that is the true meaning of the "Vesper Box."}} | ||
For the last time, the evening bell tolls for the souls of the deceased, followed by the final | For the last time, the evening bell tolls for the souls of the deceased, followed by the final prayers… | ||
Perhaps this gift from the dead will be kept in the NXX base as a commemoration of our joint efforts. | Perhaps this gift from the dead will be kept in the NXX base as a commemoration of our joint efforts. | ||
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{{SL|You|Wow. Luke left in such a hurry.}} | {{SL|You|Wow. Luke left in such a hurry.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|…What a showoff.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|We should also start the maintenance and enhancement of the Big Data Lab's firewall, right, DAVIS?}} | {{SL|Marius|We should also start the maintenance and enhancement of the Big Data Lab's firewall, right, DAVIS?}} | ||
{{SL|DAVIS|Yes! Let me make arrangements with the engineers now!}} | {{SL|DAVIS|Yes! Let me make arrangements with the engineers now!}} | ||
{{SL|You|Do you have to go?}} | {{SL|You|Do you have to go?}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|Yeah, you know how many documents I have to | {{SL|Marius|Yeah, you know how many documents I have to approve… Man…}} | ||
{{SL|You|Well, Pax is a huge corporation. Thank you for your hard work!}} | {{SL|You|Well, Pax is a huge corporation. Thank you for your hard work!}} | ||
{{SL|Marius|You too. You've worked hard in leading this investigation! I'll take you to our newest dessert chain once I'm free!}} | {{SL|Marius|You too. You've worked hard in leading this investigation! I'll take you to our newest dessert chain once I'm free!}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|The best desserts are not necessarily from a dessert shop.}} | {{SL|Vyn|The best desserts are not necessarily from a dessert shop.}} | ||
{{SL|Marius| | {{SL|Marius|…The chefs I hire are all international champions. Amateurs have not right to judge.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn| | {{SL|Vyn|Heh…}} | ||
Marius doesn't spare even a single glance at Vyn. Instead, he winks at you. | Marius doesn't spare even a single glance at Vyn. Instead, he winks at you. | ||
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{{SL|Artem|[Player], come to the law firm with me.}} | {{SL|Artem|[Player], come to the law firm with me.}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Although this is also serious business, we're also quite behind our work schedule.}} | {{SL|Artem|Although this is also serious business, we're also quite behind our work schedule.}} | ||
{{SL|You| | {{SL|You|Sure… I've already mentally prepared myself for this...}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|There is no need to be so strict. She has been busy for a long time. It is a little cruel, is it not?}} | {{SL|Vyn|There is no need to be so strict. She has been busy for a long time. It is a little cruel, is it not?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|This is the work arrangement of our law firm. You have no right to interfere.}} | {{SL|Artem|This is the work arrangement of our law firm. You have no right to interfere.}} | ||
{{SL|You|I'm alright, Dr. Richter. It's just normal work, so it's not as bad as you | {{SL|You|I'm alright, Dr. Richter. It's just normal work, so it's not as bad as you think…}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|Very well. I shall make no further comment if that is what you desire.}} | {{SL|Vyn|Very well. I shall make no further comment if that is what you desire.}} | ||
{{SL|Vyn|That is it for today. I look forward to our next meeting.}} | {{SL|Vyn|That is it for today. I look forward to our next meeting.}} | ||
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Suddenly, a sigh makes you look back up. | Suddenly, a sigh makes you look back up. | ||
{{SL|Artem|Maybe I'm being too | {{SL|Artem|Maybe I'm being too strict…}} | ||
{{SL|You|Mr. Wing?}} | {{SL|You|Mr. Wing?}} | ||
{{SL|Artem| | {{SL|Artem|Ahem… You've been busy for so long, you must have fallen behind in your studies, right?}} | ||
{{SL|You|... Unfortunately, yes...}} | {{SL|You|... Unfortunately, yes...}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|I'll help you get prepared for the advancement exam starting tomorrow.}} | {{SL|Artem|I'll help you get prepared for the advancement exam starting tomorrow.}} | ||
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{{SL|You|Sure! Rest assured, Mr. Wing! I'm fully prepared!}} | {{SL|You|Sure! Rest assured, Mr. Wing! I'm fully prepared!}} | ||
{{SL|Artem|Good. Let's head back to the law firm together.}} | {{SL|Artem|Good. Let's head back to the law firm together.}} | ||
{{SL|You|Okay!}} | {{SL|You|Okay!}}}} | ||
}} | |||
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